GB 388 - Freezer BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GB 388 BOMANN

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Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

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Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instruc- tions to avoid accidents and prevent damage.

This warns you of dangers to your health and indi- cates possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

Read the operating instructions carefully before put- ting the appliance into operation and keep the in- structions including the warranty and the receipt. If you give this appliance to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

The illustrations in this instruction manual can devi- ate from the original appliance.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appli- ance is not fit for commercial use.

• The appliance is only to be used as described in the user manual. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose. Any other use is not intended and can result in damages or personal injuries.

• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight and humidity.

• When not in use, for cleaning, user maintenance works or with disruption, switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug (pull the plug itself, not the lead) or turn off the fuse.

• The appliance and if possible the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.

• For safety reasons, alterations or modifications of the appliance are prohibited.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polysty- rene etc.) out of their reach.

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This unit is intended to be used in household and similar applications such

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;16

bed and breakfast type environments;

catering and similar non-retail applications.

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

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process (if necessary), except those described in this manual (depending on the model included the scope of delivery).

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Do not operate any electrical devices inside the appliance.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol containers with flam- mable propellant in the appliance.

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ldren dren dren dren 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 instruc- tion concerning use of the use of theuse of the use of the appliance applianceappliance appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children ChildrenChildren Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance user maintenanceuser maintenance user maintenance shall not be made by children childrenchildren children unless they are older 8 years and supervised.

Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an author- ized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by quali- fied person and with a cable of the same type.

Use the provided collection points of electrical equipment for the disposal of the appliance.17

The coolant circuit of this appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas that is flammable and of high environmental compatibility. Make sure no parts of the coolant circuit get dam- aged during transport and installation of the appli- ance.

If the coolant circuit is damaged: If the coolant circuit is damaged:If the coolant circuit is damaged: If the coolant circuit is damaged:

• disconnect the plug,

• thoroughly air the room in which the appliance is installed and

• contact an authorized technician. Unpacking the Appliance Unpacking the ApplianceUnpacking the Appliance Unpacking the Appliance

• Remove the appliance from its packaging.

• Remove all packaging material, such as foils, filler and cardboard packaging.

• To prevent hazards, check the appliance for any transport damage.

• In case of damage, do not put the appliance into operation. Contact your distributor.

Production residue or dust may have collected on the appliance. We recommend cleaning the appliance according to chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”. Appliance Appliance Appliance Appliance Equipment EquipmentEquipment Equipment

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• Good ventilation is required around the appliance, in order to dissipate the heat properly and to guarantee efficient cooling operation at low power consumption. Sufficient clearance is necessary. - Gap to the back and to the side walls each approx. 5 cm; - Place the appliance so that the appliance door can open without being impeded.

• Only install at a location with an ambient tempera- ture suitable for the climate class of the appliance. For information on the climate class, please refer to chapter “Technical Data” or to the rating label located in the interior or on the rear side of the appliance.

• Place the appliance on a steady and safe surface. If the appliance is not horizontally leveled, adjust the feet accordingly.

• Avoid t Avoid tAvoid t Avoid the installation: he installation:he installation: he installation:

- near heaters, next to a stove, direct sunlight or any other heat sources; - at locations with high humidity (e.g. outdoors, bathroom), as metal parts would be suscepti- ble to corrosion under such circumstances; - near volatile or flammable materials (e.g. gas, fuel, alcohol, paint, etc.), in rooms which may have poor air circulation (e.g. garages). - Do not expose the appliance any weather.18 Electrical connection Electrical connectionElectrical connection Electrical connection

• The installation to the mains supply must conform to the local standards and regulations.

• Improper connection may cause to an electric electric electric electric shock shockshock shock!

• Do not modify the appliance plug. If the plug does not fit properly to the outlet, let install a proper outlet by an authorized specialist.

• The accessibility of the power plug must be en- sured to disconnect the appliance from the power supply in case of emergency.

In case of disconnection or power failure: - Wait for approx. 5 minutes before restarting. - Check the operation settings.

• Ensure that your mains power corresponds with the specifications of the appliance. The specifica- tions are printed on the rating label.

• Connect the mains cable to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet.

• If the plug after installation is not accessible, a corresponding disconnect device must be availa- ble to meet the relevant safety regulations. Reverse the door opening Reverse the door openingReverse the door opening Reverse the door opening

If required, the door opening can be moved from the right (supplied condition) to the left side.

When replacing the door stop, the appliance must be disconnected from the power supply first.

• Ask another person to assist.

You possibly need: screw wrench, Phillips screw- driver as well as a thin-blade screwdriver.

• Remove the blind cap (1) and the hinge cover (2).

• Dismount the upper door hinge (4) by loosening the screws (3). Opfen the appliance door a little and lift it out of the lower door hinge.

• Displace the blind plug (9) of the appliance door accordingly. Place the appliance door safely aside.

• Tilt the appliance slightly backwards and block it in this position. Unscrew the feet (7+8).

• Dismount the lower door hinge (5) by loosening the screws (6).

• Displace and attach the door hinge (5) at the op- posite appliance side. Turn in the feet (7+8) accordingly.

• Replace the appliance upright. Put the appliance door on the hinge pin and fix it in its intended po- sition.

• Displace and attach the upper door hinge (4) at the opposite appliance side.

• Insert in the blind cap (1) at the opposite hole and put on the hinge cover (2) again, which you have removed at the beginning.

• Check if the door is aligned vertically and horizon- tally optimally so that the smooth opening and closing of the door is guaranteed. Startup / Operation Startup / OperationStartup / Operation Startup / Operation

Prior to first use Prior to first usePrior to first use Prior to first use

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After transport, the appliance should be left standing upright for about 4 hours before connecting to the power supply. Nonobservance could lead to malfunc-19 tion of the cooling system and causes an appliance breakdown. Clean the appliance interior including all accessory parts. Consider the instructions which we provide in the chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”. Starting the appliance Starting the applianceStarting the appliance Starting the appliance

• Connect the appliance to the power supply.

• Operate the temperature control. See also the following section "Settings". Settings SettingsSettings Settings

The power levels [1 – 5] regulates the different val- ues of the internal temperature. Turning the tempera- ture control clockwise will lower the inside tempera- ture. Setting 1 Setting 1Setting 1 Setting 1 Setting 5 Setting 5Setting 5 Setting 5

Lowest setting (warmest inside temperature) Highest setting (coldest inside temperature) During initial operation, turn the temperature control to the highest setting first, until the appliance has reached the desired operating temperature. After- wards it is recommended to turn the control back to a medium setting; correcting the temperature at a later point would then be easier. Storing StoringStoring Storing food foodfood food

NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE: Recommendation! Recommendation!Recommendation! Recommendation! To guarantee that the temperature is low enough, you should pre-cool the appliance a few times before initial loading foods.

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• Always pay attention to the storage instructions on the sales packaging.

• Make sure that the operating temperature does not rise above -18°C. For this, the unit should be defrosted regularly. A thick frozen layer deterio- rates the cooling and increases the energy con- sumption. The freezer allows you to store frozen food at a temperature of -18°C or colder for several months; to produce ice cubes and to freeze fresh food. Due to external influences such as ambient temperature, site, frequency of door opening and the amount of food, the temperature can affect the appliance. Freezing FreezingFreezing Freezing

• 24 hours before freezing we recommend turning the temperature control to the highest power level and to keep this setting even after freezing for a few hours. The appliance is not compromised if the setting will not revert to a normal operating temperature after the freezing process, but for economic reasons you should possibly avoid it.

• Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to the core. Therefore during freezing operation, the temperature of fresh food should be lowered as fast as possible in order to keep formation of ice crystals as little as possible and not to damage the food structure.

• Frozen food should be kept in contact with the bottom of the compartment.

• Keep a space between the individual items, so that the cold air can circulate. Storing frozen fo Storing frozen foStoring frozen fo Storing frozen food odod

• Packed frozen merchandise should be stored in a 4-star-freezer compartment in accordance with the manufacturer’s data. Make sure the food items do not defrost after purchase and to store them as fast as possible in the freezer.

• It is possible to store food for longer periods of time, up to three months. This period might vary, so observe the storage information on the pack- aging of the merchandise. General safety precautions General safety precautionsGeneral safety precautions General safety precautions

• Do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity. See data under "Technical Data" and on the rat- ing label.20

• Do not store bottles or cans. These can break when the contents freeze – or even explode, if they contain carbonated drinks.

• Once products have been defrosted halfway or completely, they should be consumed as soon as possible and should not be frozen again, except they have been processed to a ready meal.

• Do not open the door in case of power failure. If the failure does not take longer than 1

hours hourshours hours, the food will not be affected.

• Do not eat food that is still frozen. Do not eat ice cream directly from the freezer. The cold can cause injuries in the oral cavity.

• Touching metal parts inside the appliance can cause symptoms similar to burns if the skin is very sensitive.

• Never touch frozen food with moist or wet hands. Operating noise Operating noiseOperating noise Operating noise

Type of sound ype of soundype of sound ype of sound Cause CauseCause Cause

Mumbling Compressor during its operation Liquid sounds Circulation of the refrigerant Click sounds The temperature control turns the compressor on or off Disturbing noises Vibration of the shelves or cooling coils Switching off Switching offSwitching off Switching off

To To To switch off the appliance switch off the appliance switch off the appliance switch off the appliance disconnect the appliance disconnect the appliance disconnect the appliance disconnect the appliance

from romrom rom the power supply. the power supply.the power supply. the power supply.

If the appliance is out of use for long periods:

• Remove the appliance content.

• Thoroughly clean the appliance (see ”Cleaning and Maintenance”).

• Leave open the appliance door to prevent un- pleasant odours. Tips for Energy saving Tips for Energy savingTips for Energy saving Tips for Energy saving

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply if the appliance is not in use.

• Do not install the appliance near stoves, heaters or other heat sources. In case of higher ambient temperatures, the compressor will run more fre- quently and longer.

• Ensure sufficient ventilation at the bottom and rear side. Never block ventilation openings.

• Allow warm dishes to cool down before putting into the appliance.

• Do not adjust the temperature colder than neces- sary.

• Do not open the door longer than necessary.

• The appliance should be defrosted regularly.

• The seal of the appliance door must be complete- ly intact, so that the door closes properly. Cleaning CleaningCleaning Cleaning and Maintenance and Maintenanceand Maintenance and Maintenance

• Always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning and user maintenance.

• Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appli- ance; moisture could enter electrical components. Risk of electric shock! Risk of electric shock!Risk of electric shock! Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could damage the plastic parts.

• The appliance must be dry before restarting oper- ation.

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• Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Cleaning the appliance including interior Cleaning the appliance including interiorCleaning the appliance including interior Cleaning the appliance including interior

• Clean the appliance interior, the exterior surfaces and the door seal regularly with warm water and mild detergent.

• Remove for that the appliance content and stor- age at a cool location.21

• After everything was thoroughly dried, you can restart the operation. Defrosting DefrostingDefrosting Defrosting

Never use metal objects (e.g. knifes) to remove ice from the evaporator. Otherwise it can be damaged. A defect evaporator can cause serious damage. To achieve better cooling and to save energy, defrost the appliance regularly as follows:

• To start the defrosting process, disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Remove the food items and keep covered at a cool location.

• When the ice has melted, wipe the condensate away and dry the appliance interior.

• Then you may restart the appliance by connecting the plug and turning the temperature control.

Before you contact an authorized specialist Before you contact an authorized specialistBefore you contact an authorized specialist Before you contact an authorized specialist

Appliance is not working or not properly - Check the power supply. - Check the temperature setting. - Check the ambient temperature. - Unblock the ventilation openings, install the appliance freely. Stored food is too warm - Check the temperature setting. - Open the door only as long as neces- sary. - Check the location. Loud noise during oper- ation - Check the appliance position. - See the section “Operating noise”. Water on the outer sur- face. On days of high humidity, condensation might occur on the outer surface of the appliance. This is no malfunction!

NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE: If a problem still persists after following the steps above, contact your trader or an authorized techni- cian. Technical Data Technical DataTechnical Data Technical Data

Appliance size: ……..….....…….…51.0 x 43.9 x 47.0 cm Net weight: …………………………..……approx. 16.0 kg The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Meaning of the “Dustbin” SymbolMeaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment; do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilization of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where these can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

Remove or disable any existing snap and bolt locks, if you take the unit out of operation or dispose it.22

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Energy Efficiency class

A++ Annual Energy consumption

kWh/a 117 Net capacity cooling total l - - thereof cold storage compartment l - - thereof wine storage compartment l - - thereof cellar compartment l - - thereof storage compartment for fresh-food l - Net capacity freezing total l 30 Star rating

Design temperature of other compartments °C - Coldest temperature of wine storage compartment °C - Frost-free - Temperature rise time h 12 Freezing capacity kg/24h 3 Climate class

N/ST/T Noise emission dB(A) re1 pW 40 Built-in - Wine storage appliance - 1) Category: 1 = Refrigerator with one or more fresh-food storage compartments, 2 = Refrigerator-cellar, Cellar and Wine storage appliances, 3 = Refrigera- tor-chiller and Refrigerator with a 0-star compartment, 4 = Refrigerator with a one-star compartment, 5 = Refrigerator with a two-star compartment, 6 = Re- frigerator with a three-star compartment, 7 = Refrigerator-freezer, 8 = Upright freezer, 9 = Chest freezer, 10 = Multi-use and other refrigerating appliances

2) A+++ (highest efficiency) to G (lowest efficiency)

3) Annual energy consumption „XYZ” kWh per year based on standard test results for 24 h. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where is located.

4) * = compartment: a frozen-food storage compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -6°C

** = compartment: a frozen-food storage compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -12°C *** = compartment: a frozen-food storage compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -18°C *(***) = food freezer compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -18°C and a min. freezing capacity in 24 h

5) Climate class SN: ambient temperature of +10°C up to +32°C

Climate class N: ambient temperature of +16°C up to +32°C Climate class ST: ambient temperature of +16°C up to +38°C Climate class T: ambient temperature of +16°C up to +43°C This appliance has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic com- patibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.23

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