MUF48W19E - Freezer MATSUI - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Matsui
Model	MUF48W19E
Product Type	Chest Freezer
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Annual Energy Consumption	161 kWh/year
Freezer Storage Volume	60 L
Freezing Capacity	3 kg/24h
Temperature Rise Time	15 hours
Climate Class	N (16°C - 32°C)
Noise Level	42 dB(A)
Overall Dimensions (H x W x D)	840 x 480 x 500 mm
Rated Voltage	220-240 V~, 50 Hz
Rated Current	0.60 A
Rated Power	90 W
Defrost Type	Manual Defrost
Temperature Control	Thermostat (MIN, NORMAL, MAX)
Fast Freeze Function	Yes (MAX setting)
Door Reversible	Yes (can be reversed)
Number of Drawers	3 (1 lower + 2 upper)
Leveling Feet	Yes (2 front adjustable feet)
Safety Lock	Yes (key kept away from children)
Color	White
Cleaning	Weak bicarbonate soda solution, rinse with warm water
Condenser	Vacuum with soft brush attachment

Frequently Asked Questions - MUF48W19E MATSUI

How do I adjust the temperature on my Matsui freezer?

The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat with three settings: MIN, NORMAL, and MAX. Turn the control dial to NORMAL for normal room temperature (16-32°C). Use MAX for fast freezing. After 24 hours, return to NORMAL.

What does the Fast Freeze function do and how do I use it?

The Fast Freeze function sets the thermostat to MAX, making the unit operate at its coldest temperature (approx. -28°C) continuously to quickly freeze fresh food. After 24 hours, turn the dial back to NORMAL. Do not freeze large quantities at once.

Can I reverse the door swing on my freezer?

Yes, the door swing can be reversed. You will need a Phillips screwdriver, flat-bladed screwdriver, and hexagonal spanner. Follow the instructions in the manual: remove hinges, move covers, and reattach on the opposite side. We recommend two people handle the unit and contact a qualified technician if unsure.

How do I defrost my freezer?

When frost builds up to 10 mm, turn off the unit, remove food, and leave the door open. Scrape frost with a plastic scraper (do not use metal or sharp objects). To speed up, place a bowl of hot water inside and close the door. Clean thoroughly after defrosting.

What should I do if condensation appears on the outside of the freezer?

Condensation may occur due to changes in room temperature. Simply wipe off any moisture. If the problem persists, contact a qualified technician. Ensure the room is well-ventilated.

How should I clean the interior and exterior?

Remove all drawers. For the interior, use a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and rinse with warm water. Wipe dry completely. For the exterior, use a damp cloth followed by standard furniture polish. Keep the door closed to avoid polish on the seal.

What safety precautions should I take when using the freezer?

Ensure the plug is accessible. Do not store explosive substances like aerosol cans. Keep ventilation openings clear. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (if damaged, ventilate the room). Children aged 8+ and persons with reduced capabilities should be supervised. Keep the lock key away from children.

Can I store glass bottles or fizzy drinks in the freezer?

No, do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer. Contents can expand when frozen (especially fizzy drinks) and may break the bottle, damaging the freezer.

How do I level the freezer?

Adjust the two leveling feet at the front of the unit. Use a spanner to turn them until the unit is stable and level. Ensure the floor is flat and firm. Unevenness can affect door alignment and seal.

What do I do if the freezer makes unusual noises?

Most noises are normal: the circulation of refrigerant and compressor motor operation. These include gurgling, humming, or clicking sounds. If the noise is excessive or unusual, check that the unit is level and not touching walls. If concerns persist, contact a qualified technician.

USER MANUAL MUF48W19E MATSUI

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Safety Warnings....8

Unpacking 14

Installation....15

Location 15

Levelling the Unit 15

Free Space Requirements 15

Reversing the Door Swing 16

Cleaning Before Use 19

Before Using Your Unit 19

Product Overview....20

Operation 21

Switching On Your Unit....21

Adjusting the Temperature....21

Fast Freezing 21

Noises Inside the Unit! 21

Preparations for Freezing 22

Defrosting Frozen Food 22

Cleaning 23

Defrosting 23

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....23

Maintenance 24

Care When Handling 24

Servicing....24

Switching Off for Long Periods of Time....24

Condensation 24

Disposal 24

Specifications.... 25

Product Fiche 25

Hurtigfrying......33

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For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below.

• Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
  • This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar applications such as:
  – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  — bed and breakfast type environments;
  – catering and similar non-retail applications.

- Ensure that the plug is easily accessible to enable disconnection from the mains supply.

- If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.

- Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.

• The unit must be manoeuvred by a minimum of 2 persons.

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

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

- If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.

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

- Do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer compartment. Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy drinks) which may break the bottle and damage your freezer compartment. (if applicable)

WARNING

• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstructions.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the unit, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (The refrigerant is a very environmentally friendly gas but is also combustible. Take care when transporting or moving the unit to ensure that the refrigeration circuit is not damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.)
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

WARNING

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.

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- t.ex. bed and breakfast;

Thank you for purchasing your new Matsui Freezer.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

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Unpacking

Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

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The Main Unit

Instruction Manual

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Lower Freezer DrawerUpper Freezer Drawers x 2

Location

When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16^ C and 32^ C. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit can be used in a garage or outbuilding. Do not drape the unit with any covering.

Levelling the Unit

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at the front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Free Space Requirements

When installing the unit, ensure that 25 mm of free space is left at both sides, 50 mm at the rear of the unit and 25 mm at the top of the unit. The door can be opened to the right or the left, depending on which best suits the location.

Please ensure there is more than twice the width and depth distance space of the unit to fully open the door to a maximum angle.

INSTALLATION

If the appliance is placed under a continuous worktop, the appliance lid (if applicable) may be removed and a ventilation grille of at least 200 cm ^2 (available from DIY shops or specialist retailers) should be installed to the worktop above the rear of the appliance to increase ventilation.

Benefits of increased ventilation:

• Lowered power consumption
• Improved cooling performance
• Reduce running costs
• Prolong product life span

Reversing the Door Swing

Tools required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
- To take the door off it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid, e.g. a chair just below the top panel.
- All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
- Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
- If you want to have the door swing reversed, we recommend that you contact a qualified technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe that you are qualified to do so.

1. Remove the top right hinge cover.

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INSTALLATION

1. Undo the screws. Then remove the hinge bracket.

1. Remove the top left screw cover.

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1. Move the core cover from left side to right side. And then lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

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1. Remove the screws and bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both side.

INSTALLATION

1. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

1. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Transfer the door to the proper position.

1. Place the door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.

2. Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit.

3. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.

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INSTALLATION

1. Put the hinge cover and the screw cover back.

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1. With the door closed, check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seal is closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed.

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Cleaning Before Use

Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using a 'wrung-out' sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and salad bin. Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth.

If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.

• Before Plugging in YOU MUST

Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the unit.

• Before Turning On!

Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs time to settle.

Before Using Your Unit

Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not be overfilled.

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Switching On Your Unit

1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a thermostat. There are 3 settings MIN, NORMAL and MAX.
2. After the unit has been on for 20 minutes adjust the thermostat control dial to NORMAL. This is the recommended setting when operating at normal room temperature (between 16 and 32°C).
3. The unit may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a particularly cold room, or if you open the door often.
4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to sufficiently chill your food, wait 24 hours before filling it with food.
5. If you are concerned that your unit is not being kept cold enough and wish to check the temperature, you will need a special fridge/freezer thermometer. These are available from most supermarkets and hardware shops.

Place the thermometer in the centre of the unit, where it can be read easily. Leave overnight, the temperature in the unit should be between -18^ or lower.

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Adjusting the Temperature

The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. MAX position is the coldest setting and it is used for fast freezing. The recommended position is between MIN and MAX, but it should be adjusted according to the environment.

Fast Freezing

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Setting MAX makes your unit operate at its coldest temperatures (approximately -28°C) continuously. It helps to quickly freeze and retain more of the goodness of your food. Freezing will be completed after 24 hours. After freezing your food turn the thermostat control dial back to NORMAL (-18°C). Never freeze large quantities of fresh food at one time.

Noises Inside the Unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!

These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the system.

Preparations for Freezing

- Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes faster, takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.

- Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food before freezing if possible.

- Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.

- Don't freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer.

- Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil (heavy duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don't use aluminium foil for acidic foods, e.g. citrus fruits. Don't use thin cling film, glass, or used food containers without cleaning.

- Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the packaging.

- Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow expansion.

- You can use the space in the freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with liquids, e.g. stew) in square blocks. This is known as "Preforming". Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it, and then remove it from the container and seal the bag.

- Label your frozen foods as they will look the same when in frozen state. Use special freezer tapes, labels and pens with different colours. This allows you to easily organise and to effectively use the freezer. Write the contents and date; otherwise the frozen food might exceed the storage time and this could cause food poisoning. Please refer to your food packaging for the recommended storage time.

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- You may also add the weight and cooking notes, e.g. "defrost first", "cook from frozen" and keep a separate log of what is in each drawer. This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily.

Defrosting Frozen Food

1. Take the frozen food out from the unit and uncover the frozen food. Let it defrost at room temperature. Don't forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria and low temperature cooking may not destroy dangerous bacteria.

2. Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during defrosting.

3. Always make sure there are no ice-crystals in the food before cooking, particularly with meat. These crystals indicate that the food has not fully defrosted.

4. Cook food as soon as possible after defrosting.

5. Many microwaves and ovens have a defrost setting. To avoid bacterial build up, only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards.

Never re-freeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again, to kill off harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish. Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or freezer-burn and a build up of frost on any remaining food.

Defrosting

Frost might build up in the unit after it has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included).

Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.

We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10mm (\~0.39"). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:

1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick blanket to keep it cool.
2. Place a dry towel on the edge of the compartment shelf. Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer compartment and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the plastic scraper.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit's interior and exterior.

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

• Remove all the drawers before cleaning.
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a 'wrung-out' sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the drawers.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the unit.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.

Maintenance

Care When Handling

Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.

Servicing

The unit should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified technician.

Switching Off for Long Periods of Time

When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply, empty all food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

Condensation

Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change in room temperature. Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for assistance.

Disposal

Old units still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in the unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.

Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office.

When disposing of an old unit break off any old locks or latches and remove the doors as a safeguard.

Specifications

Rated Voltage 220-240V~, 50 Hz
Rated Current 0.60 A
Rated Power 90 W
Overall Dimension (H x W x D) 840 x 480 x 500 mm

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Product Fiche

Brand Matsui
Model MUF48W19E
Household Appliance Category 8
Energy Efficiency Class A+
Energy consumption 161 kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Fridge Storage Volume -
Freezer Storage Volume	60 L * ***
Manual Defrost
Temperature Rise Time	15 hrs
Freezing Capacity	3kg / 24h
Climate Class	NThis appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 32°C to achieve the claimed Energy Consumption and Grading.
Airborne Acoustical Noise 42 dB(A) re 1	pW

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INSTALLASJON

1. Løsne skruene. Fjern deretter hengselbraketten.

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1. Sett hengseldekslet og skruedekslet tilbake.

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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

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