GT 15449 - Freezer AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Chest Freezer
Brand	Amica
Model	GT 15449
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Required Fuse	10 A
Refrigerant	R600a (isobutane)
Climate Class	SN (10-32°C), N (16-32°C), ST (16-38°C), T (16-43°C)
Temperature Control	Mechanical knob with settings OFF, 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest), optimal 2-4
Defrost Type	Manual (requires periodic defrosting)
Defrost Water Drainage	Yes, with rubber cover and conduit at bottom
Adjustable Feet	Yes, 2 front legs
Indicator Lights	Red LED (power on), Green LED (compressor running)
Freezer Star Rating	4-star (stores at -18°C or below, freezes fresh food)
Installation Clearances	30 mm from electric/gas ovens, 50 mm from built-in ovens, 300 mm from oil/coal ovens
Compliance	EU directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2009/125/EC
Maximum Tilt During Transport	40° from vertical
Energy Source	Electric

Frequently Asked Questions - GT 15449 AMICA

How do I set the temperature on my Amica GT 15449 freezer?

Turn the knob to a setting between 1 (warmest) and 5 (coldest). Settings 2-4 are optimal for normal use. Turn to OFF to switch off.

How often should I defrost the freezer?

Defrost at least once or twice a year, or when frost layer exceeds 10 mm. Manual defrost: set knob to OFF, unplug, remove food, use water conduit to drain meltwater.

What should I do before first use?

Clean interior with mild detergent and lukewarm water, dry thoroughly. Place on a flat, stable surface away from heat sources. Allow 4 hours after plugging in before adding food.

Can I freeze all types of food?

Most foods can be frozen except raw vegetables like lettuce. Freeze only high-quality products in small portions. Do not refreeze partially thawed food.

How should I pack food for freezing?

Use odorless, air- and moisture-proof materials like plastic bags, polyethylene, aluminum sheets. Seal tightly, remove air. Do not use glass containers.

What if the freezer does not work?

Check if plug is properly inserted and socket has power. Ensure knob is not set to OFF. Verify fuse. If still not working, contact qualified service.

How do I clean the freezer?

Unplug and remove food. Defrost if needed. Wash interior with mild detergent and water, wipe dry. Avoid getting water on control panel. Keep door seal clean.

Why is my freezer making unusual noises?

Normal sounds include cracking from expansion/contraction, compressor running, coolant flow. Unusual noises may be due to uneven floor (adjust feet), touching furniture, or items inside rattling.

How can I save energy with my freezer?

Place away from heat sources. Ensure good ventilation. Keep lid closed as much as possible. Set temperature correctly (2-4). Defrost regularly. Do not overfill.

Is it safe to store carbonated drinks in the freezer?

No, do not store bottles or cans of carbonated beverages in the freezer. They may explode due to pressure buildup from freezing.

USER MANUAL GT 15449 AMICA

White rectangular refrigerator with lid and control panel (no visible text or symbols)

FS100.3

FS150.3 / GT 15450 W

FS200.3 / GT 15451 W

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 25

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 25

OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 27

USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 29

DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 30

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 31

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 32

CLIMATE RANGE 33

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INSTALACE A PROVOZNÍ PODMÍNKY SPOTŘEBIČE 3 4

OBSLUHA A FUNKCE 36

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TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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DE Geehrte Kunden,

This fridge-freezer combines exceptional user-friendliness and excellent efficiency. Prior to dispatch, each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities.

Before starting the appliance, please read this Operating Manual carefully

Note!

This freezer is intended for household use only.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modifications, which do not affect the operation of the appliance.

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SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

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• The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from the failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future re-ference, or to pass it over to the next user.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical or mental capabilities and persons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance..

- Do not allow una tte nde d children to use the appliance. Do not allow them to play with the appliance. They must not climb inside the dr and swing on the doors.

- The appliance operates properly at the ST ambient temperature (see table with technical specification). Do not use it in the cellar, unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter.

- When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit.

- When transporting, moving or positioning the fridge-freezer do not tilt it by more than 40° from the vertical position. Should such a situa occur, the appliance should be switched on after minimum 2 hours from its re-placement in the right position (fig. 2).

- Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each maintenance activity. Do not pull on the cord, but hold the body of the plug instead.

- The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a result of temperature variations.

- For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by persons who do not have the required qualifications may result in serious danger for the user of the appliance.

- Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few minutes (the size of the room for a product containing isobuthane/R600a must be at least 4m ^2 ) to avoid damage to the cooling system.

- Do not refreeze partly thawed products.

- Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especially carbonated be-verages, in the freezer chamber. The cans and the bottles may explode.

- Do not put frozen products, taken out directly from the freezer (lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your mouth, their low temperature may cause severe frost-bite.

- Make sure you do not damage the cooling system, by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes. The refrigerant is flammable. If the refrigerant makes contact with the eyes, rinse them with clean water and call for medical assistance immediately.

drawers Anti-bacteria System (fig. 17)

The Antibacteria System protects foods and products inside the refrigerator from bacteria and mould which may cause unpleasant smells and shorten storage time. The Antibacteria System prolongs the freshness of food. The special material used to construct the fridge liner prevents bacterial, microorganism and mould growth.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE

Installation before using the appliance for the first time

• Take the product out of the package, re- move the scotch tape protecting the door and the equipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild washing agent.
• Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging. If it is necessary to transport the fridge-freezer, pack it in the polystyrene elements and film as well as protecting it with scotch tape
• Clean the interior surface of the fridge- freezer and the elements of the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water, then wipe it dry.

• Place the fridge-freezer on an even, flat and stable surface, in dry, aired and shaded room, far from the heat sources such as: oven, hob, central heating radiators, central heating pipes, hot water installation, etc.

• On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil, this foils should be removed.
  ● Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing in the 2 adju- stable front legs (fig. 3)

• Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of the appliance (fig. 4).

Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads. If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety certificate.

• If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certificate), its socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the sinks, and must not be in a place where it could be flooded by water or waste water.

- See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appliance for detailed specifications.

Minimum distances from the heat sources

• from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
• from oil or coal fired ovens - 300 mm,
• from built-in ovens - 50 mm

Disconnecting the mains

● Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains, either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket, or by switching the two-pole switch off (fig. 6).

If there is no possibility of ensuring the above-mentioned distances, provide an appropriate insulation board.

In some models the handle is put into the appliance, You should screw it with Your own screwdriver.

The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and other elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements, which may damage them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the water supply pipes).

It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess. The tube may not be bent, straightened or wound. If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void (fig. 5).

Mains connection

• Before the appliance is connected to the mains, set the adjustment knob to the "OFF" / "0" position.
• This appliance should be connected to AC 230V 50Hz supply socket. The socket must be fitted properly, and must be supplied with an earthing conduit and a 10A fuse.
• It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which may result from the failure to fulfil this requirement.

OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

Control panel (Fig. 8).

1. Red LED- Shows that the appliance is supplied with electric energy.
2. Green LED- Shows that the compressor is working.
3. Temperature adjustment knob

Temperature adjustment

Turning the knob to a different setting changes the temperature in the fridge-freezer.

Available knob settings:

• appliance switched off - OFF setting
  • maximum temperature - 1 setting
  • optimal temperature - 2-4 setting
• minimum temperature - setting

Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its operating temperature, which takes minimum 4 hours.

Temperature inside the fridge / freezer chamber

Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The ambient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the chambers.

Minor changes in temperature

The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer period of time. This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff, and the temperature will quickly return to its set value.

Storage of food in the fridge-freezer

Observe the following recommendations to ensure the food remains fresh.

Freezing food

• Practically all the food products, except for vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce can be frozen.
• Only food products of the highest quality, divided into small portions for single use, should be frozen.
• Products should be packed in materials that are odourless, resistant to air and moisture penetration, and not susceptible to fat. Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping materials.
• The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen products. Do not use glass containers.
• Keep fresh and warm foodstuff at ambient temperature away from the products, which have already been frozen.
• We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day (see table witch technical specification).
• In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise the food that is in the other side of the freezer, so that it does not touch the products that are not yet frozen.
• It is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the opposite side, as close to the rear and side walls as possible.
• To freezing products, use space marked (^ / ^**) .
• Bear in mind that the temperature in the freezer is affected by several factors, including the ambient temperature and the quantity of food products in the chamber, the frequency of opening the door, the amount of frost in the freezer, and the thermostat setting.
• If you cannot open the freezer door immediately after closing it, allow 1-2 minutes for the negative pressure to com-pensate, and try again to open the door.

The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before freezing when fresh, and on the storage temperature. The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of -18^ or lower is maintained:

Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12

USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY

Practical everyday tips

• Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight.
  ● Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year.
• Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your refrigerator and -18°C in your freezer is sufficient.
• When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.
• Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary. It helps if you know what food each contains and where it is located. Return food to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it does not warm up too much.
• Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent. Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regular defrosting. Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
• Keep the seal around the lid clean, otherwise it will not shut properly. Always replace broken seals.

Understanding the stars

* Temperature is at least -6°C; sufficient to store frozen food for about a week. Drawers or compartments marked with one star used to be a feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges.
** Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without losing its taste. Not suitable for freezing food.
*** This rating is mainly used to store foods at -18°C or below. Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food.
**** This appliance is suitable for storing foods at -18°C or below and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods.

DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE

Defrosting the freezer

• It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with washing it.
• Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance's freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption.
• Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year.
• If there is food in the freezer, set the knob to the max. position about 4 hours before the planned defrosting. This will ensure the possibility of storing the food at the ambient temperature for a longer time.
  ● After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a container, wrap it with several layers of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool place.
• The defrosting operation should last as short as possible. Long storage of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life.

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● Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry.
- Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by removing the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse. Prevent water from penetrating the control panel or the light.

You must not put an electric heater, a heating fan or a hair dryer into the freezer by any means.

In order to defrost the freezer chamber, you must take the following steps (Fig. 9):

• Set the knob at "OFF" / "0" position, take out the plug from the mains socket.
• Open the lid and remove the food from the freezer.
  ● After about 0.5h, it is possible to remove the white frost or water from the smooth wall surfaces.
• There is a water conduit at the bottom of the freezer, when defrosting, extract the rubber cover, defrosted water will drip into the hole and flow out. (NOTES: PLEASE KEEP THE RUBBER COVER WELL DURING THE DEFROSTING AND PUT IT BACK AFTER DEFROSTING IS DONE)
  ● Extract the water conduit by 20-25mm until the water hole can be seen.
  ● Twist the water conduit until the arrow points downward.
• After defrosting is done, make sure there is no more water coming out before out the water con-

Problems Possible causes Remedies
The appliance does not work	The electric circuit is disrupted - check w	whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket- check whether the power cable of the ap- pliance is not damaged- check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g. a night lamp- check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 0.
The lighting inside the chamber does not work	The bulb is loose or fused (only applian- ces with bulb lightning type)	- fit the bulb correctly or replace it (see section above "Replacing the interior light bulb)
Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough	Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob -	reset the knob to a higher position
	The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from table with technical specification	- the appliance is adapted to operation in the climate range from table with technical specification.
	The appliance is located in a sunlit place or near heat sources	- move the appliance to another place. Obse- rve the guidelines contained in the manual
	Too much warm food loaded at a time - wait	72 hours until the food becomes cool (freezes) and the required temperature is reached inside the chamber
	Internal air circulation obstructed - place the	food and containers in such a way that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge
	The air circulation at the back of the appliance is obstructed	- move the appliance min. 30 mm away from the wall
	The door of the frid- ge/freezer is open- ned too often and/or remains open for too long	- reduce the frequency of opening the door and/or shorten the time when door remains open
	The door does not close completely - pla	the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed
	The compressor is switched on too rarely	- check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than climate class
	Door gasket inserted incorrectly - press the	gasket in
The appliance works continuously	Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob -	reset the knob to a lower position
	See. "Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible causes	See. "Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible remedies
Water collects in the lower part of the appliance	The water discharge opening is clogged (depending on the model)	- clean the discharge opening (see the oper- rating manual - chapter entitled "Defrosting the fridge")
	Internal air circulation obstructed - place	the food and containers in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge
The appliance generates unusual noise	Incorrect levelling of the appliance - level	the appliance properly
	The appliance is touching furniture and/ or other objects	- place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it

Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator, which do not affect its correct operation.

Sounds, which can be easily prevented:

- noise caused by the appliance which is not level - adjust the position with the adjustable turn-in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially when the appliance is placed on tiles.

- touching the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator away.

- creaking of the drawers or shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf.

●sounds of clinking bottles - move bottles apart.

Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat, compressor (switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent).

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Ozone layer protection

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The refrigerants and fo-aming agents, which are 100% free of FCKW and FKW have been used for manufacturing our product. Therefore we help protecting the ozone layer and prevent the greenhouse effect increase. On the other hand, the innovative technology and environmentally friendly insulation help in reducing energy consumption.

Recycling of the packaging

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Our packaging are made of environmentally friendly materials, which can be reused:

● The external packaging is made of cardboard/foil
- The FCKW free shape of foamed polystyrene (PS)
● Polyethylene (PE) foils and bags

Elimination / disposal of the equipment

If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the connecting conduit off the used equipment before its scrapping.

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This appliance is marked with a symbol of the crossed out waste container in conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Such marking informs that the equipment may not be kept together with other waste coming from the household after the period of its use. The user is obliged to dispose of the appliance at the waste collection point. The local waste collection points, shops and communal units form an appropriate system enabling the disposal of the equipment.

Handling the used electrical and electronic equipment properly contributes to the avoidance of consequences harmful to the human health and natural environment, resulting from the presence of hazardous substances and improper storage and processing of such equipment.

The in-

formation about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is, room temperature, in which the appliance is working) the

Climate range Permissible ambient temperature
SN from +10°C to +32°C
N from +16°C to +32°C
ST from +16°C to +38°C
T from +16°C to +43°C

Manufacturer's Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

● Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
● Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC
● ErP Directive 2009/125/EC

and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.

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