SR11040 - Freezer SWAN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Upright Freezer
Brand	Swan
Model	SR11040
Total Capacity	110 Liters
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 cm x 55 cm x 58 cm
Net Weight	32 kg
Energy Class	F (EU 2019)
Annual Energy Consumption	220 kWh/year
Noise Level	42 dB
Climate Class	SN-T (10°C - 43°C)
Freezing Capacity	4 kg/24h
Storage Time During Power Failure	12 hours
Number of Drawers	4 drawers
Temperature Range	-18°C to -24°C (adjustable)
Defrost Type	Manual defrost
Refrigerant Type	R600a (Isobutane)
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power Cord Length	1.5 m
Maintenance	Clean condenser coils annually; defrost when ice thickness exceeds 5 mm
Safety Features	Interior light, temperature alarm, child lock (door)
Spare Parts Availability	Original spare parts available via authorized service centers (e.g., thermostat, door gasket)
Repairability Index	6.5/10 (estimated)
Warranty	2 years (manufacturer warranty)
Included Accessories	Ice cube tray, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - SR11040 SWAN

How do I set the temperature on my Swan SR11040 freezer?

The temperature is adjusted via a dial inside the freezer. Turn it clockwise for colder temperatures (down to -24°C) and counterclockwise for warmer (up to -18°C). Wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize after adjustment.

How often should I defrost the freezer?

Defrost the freezer when the ice build-up reaches 5 mm thickness. This typically occurs every 6 to 12 months depending on humidity and usage. Always unplug the unit before defrosting and remove all food.

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

Check if the power cord is plugged in, the thermostat is set correctly, and the door is fully closed. Ensure the condenser coils at the back are free of dust. If it still fails, contact authorized service.

How do I clean the interior of the freezer?

Unplug the freezer and remove all food. Wipe the interior with a mild detergent and warm water. Avoid abrasive cleaners. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging back in.

Why is my freezer making unusual noises?

Normal noises include a humming from the compressor and occasional clicks. Loud rattling may indicate the unit is not level or items inside are vibrating. Check if the freezer is stable on the floor.

Can I store hot food in the freezer?

No, allow hot food to cool to room temperature before freezing. Placing hot food inside raises the internal temperature and can spoil other items. It also increases ice build-up.

How long will food stay frozen during a power outage?

The freezer can keep food frozen for up to 12 hours if the door remains closed. Keep the door shut during a power outage to maximize storage time.

What is the climate class of the SR11040?

The climate class is SN-T, meaning it can operate in ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C. Do not use outside of this range.

How do I replace the interior light bulb?

The SR11040 uses an LED interior light that is not user-replaceable. If it fails, contact an authorized service center for replacement.

What should I do if the door seal is damaged?

A damaged seal can cause frost build-up and energy loss. Order a replacement gasket from Swan spare parts or an authorized dealer. To replace, remove the old gasket and press the new one into the groove.

USER MANUAL SR11040 SWAN

Installation and User Guide

For model: SR11040 (all colours)

Swan Service Helpline

0845 610 4118

Table of Contents

1. Your Refrigerator
2. Important Safeguards
   5 - 6. Installation Notes
3. First Time Use
4. Food Storage Tips
5. Cleaning & Maintenance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Service & Spares, Specification, BS Plug Wiring
8. WEEE Directive, Warranty

Your Freezer

Important Safeguards

• Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.
• Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow compressor oil to settle
• This product must only be used for its intended purpose i.e the storing and freezing of edible foodstuff.
• Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Your appliance contains non CFC/HFC natural substances in the cooling system and in the insulation, which are potentially flammable if exposed to fire. Therefore, take care not to damage, the cooling circuit or pipes of the appliance in transportation and in use. In case of damage do not expose the appliance to fire or potential ignition source and immediately ventilate the room where the appliance is situated.
  • See installation section for information on suitable location.
• On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition.
• Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible. Do not use multiple adaptor or extension cables.
• Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: 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, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

GAS WARNING CAUTION RISK OF FIRE: Due to the flammable refrigerant (R600a) and/or the flammable insulation blowing gas used, this gas is natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also combustible.

When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

Refrigerant and/or insulation blowing gas squirting/leaking out of the pipes or body of appliance could ignite or cause an eye injury. If leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. Servicing and repair of R600a refrigerant shall be done by qualified service technicians. 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.

• We suggest you keep these instructions in a safe place for easy reference.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility company

This appliance should only be connected to an earthed, switched mains socket. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance

Installation Notes

It is important that upon receipt you stand your appliance upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle. Please note that the door cannot be reversed on this product.

1. The appliance should not be tilted more than 45 degrees when you move it. Do not use force on any part such as the condenser, the door or handle. They could distort and affect the operation of the refrigerator. Ensure ALL packaging is removed before installation

1. Make sure there is enough ventilation space around refrigerator.

1. The appliance should not be installed near external heat sources eg direct sunshine - or external moisture sources.

Installation Notes

1. Ensure the supply voltage of socket is same as rating label.
2. The plug must be properly inserted to the wall socket.
3. The mains supply socked must be earthed - preferably with a switch. If it is not earthed, do NOT install this appliance there. Do not use an extension cord
4. The product is equipped with adjustable feet. Once the product is in place, adjust these to ensure the fridge is level and doesn't rock.

DO NOT SITE THE PRODUCT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS LIKELY TO DROP BELOW 5 DEGREES CENTIGRADE - EG: GARAGE OR SHED

First Time Use

1. It is important that upon receipt you stand your appliance upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle. Remove all packaging & any transit tapes
2. Clean the inside of the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth prior to switching on
3. When using the product for the first time, set the thermostat inside the product to 1 without any food inside. When it starts, you will hear the quiet hum of the compressor. You may also hear the circulation of liquids and gases in the refrigeration system. This is normal on first start up, Generally it will take 3 hours for the appliance to reach temperature. Once temperature has been reached then put the food inside.
4. The temperature of the freezer can be adjusted by rotating the disc of the thermostat. The higher the value on the setting of the thermostat, the colder it will be
5. Do not put too much food in the freezer. Avoid opening the doors too frequently as this will waste energy and can cause excessive frost build-up.

Food Storage Tips

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

• Store food in small portions
- Seal food in containers with lids, in plastic wrap or in plastic bags to prevent drying and the mingling of odours.

Wrapping food

• Pack the food in suitably sized portions for your household.
• Vegetable and fruit portions should be no heavier than 1 kg, while meat portions can be up to 2.5 kg.
• Smaller portions freeze through more quickly and the quality is thereby maintained better when defrosting and preparing the food.
• It is important to seal food in airtight bags or containers before freezing to prevent it from losing flavour or dehydrating.
• Wrap the food, press out any air and seal it airtight.

Suitable wrapping materials:

- Plastic bags, cling-film, aluminium foil and freezer containers. These items are available from any dealer.

Unsuitable wrapping materials:

- Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin bags or used carrier bags.

Suitable sealing materials:

• Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, freezer tape or similar.
- Plastic film and bags may be heat-sealed using a special sealing iron or press.
- Before placing a package in the freezer, it should be clearly labelled with the contents and date of freezing
• Do not put warm/hot foods in the freezer
- Keep the seal clean so as not to lose cold air and overwork the compressor
• Try to leave enough air space around foodstuffs to allow good circulation of cold air

Cleaning & Maintenance

DAILY CLEANING

The outside of your refrigerator can be cleaned using a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution. Wipe dry with kitchen towel.

Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners on any part of your refrigerator as these could permanently damage or discolour the surfaces.

DOOR SEALS

Ensure that the door seals are kept free from debris at all times. If they don't seal properly this can waste energy and cause excessive ice build-up

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE & DEFROSTING

From time to time, it may be necessary to perform more extensive cleaning to keep your refrigerator in top condition and to maintain energy efficiency.

Before performing any of these maintenance steps, switch off your refrigerator and remove the plug from the mains socket. Allow the freezer section to defrost thoroughly.

DO NOT use metal objects to remove ice etc. Use the scraper provided with the product.

DEFROST PROCESS

• Remove all foods, ice cube tray and drawers
  • Turn the thermostat to the OFF position
  • Clean and wipe melted frost with a cloth
  • After defrosting, turn the thermostat back to original position and replace the drawers
• Unless you can move the food to another freezer during the defrost process, it will not be suitable for re-freezing!

Troubleshooting

1. If the refrigerator does not run:

Check the supply voltage is available at the socket and check that the power plug is correctly connected.

2. If the refrigerator does not become cold enough:

a. is the thermostat is set too low?
b. is there enough space around the refrigerator?
c. is the door is opened too frequently or not closed properly? [check seals].
d. is there direct sun shine on the appliance or are there heat sources nearby?
e. is there too much food inside the compartment?
f. is there dust and debris built up on cooling matrix or compressor?

3. If the refrigerator operates noisily:

a. Check that the appliance is installed on a stable, level floor. Adjust the feet if necessary. The refrigerator is too near the wall
b. The food stored in the refrigerator is not touching - particularly applies to glass containers. The refrigerator creates very slight vibrations, which can be amplified greatly with touching glass containers!

Note:

During high relative humidity environment, condensation may occur on the surface of the refrigerator. This is not a malfunction. Simply clean the surface of condensation.

If the refrigerator is not working properly after all these checks, contact the service centre without further delay.

Service and Spares

If you experience any problems at all with your refrigerator or require spare parts, expert help is just a phone call away!

0845 610 4118

You will need to quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This is printed on the service label just inside the door under the thermostat.

Specifications

Freezer volume: 235 Litres

Freezing capacity: 15kg/24 hours

Energy A+

Classification: ****

Foaming agent: Cyclopentane

Refrigerant: R600a (95g)

Dimensions: (H)1808 x (W)590 x (D) 650

Power consumption: 0.73kW/24 hours

Voltage: 220-240V \~ 50Hz

Climate type: N/ST

Protection class: I

BS Plug Wiring

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE

NEUTRAL

BROWN

LIVE

GREEN/YELLOW EARTH

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or [earth symbol] and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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WEEE Directive

Disposal of Unit

Disposal instructions for Swan items in accordance with the WEEE directive. Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately. Please visit www.recyclemore.co.uk, or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items. The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill. Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

Warranty

This product is guaranteed for one year from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship the faulty product will be repaired, refunded or replaced at our discretion.

The following conditions apply:

The product must have been purchased from new. Proof of purchase will be required The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide. It must be used only for household and similar purposes such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 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.

The appliance has not been altered, serviced, dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised by Swan.

Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.

Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced becomes our property. It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts. Swan Products Ltd has no liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage. Food value is NOT covered by the warranty.

This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.

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