Candy CMCH 100BUK User Manual [EN]

USER MANUAL

CHEST FREEZER

CONTENT

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 3

Scrapping old appliances ....................................................................................................................... 10

Conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Guarantee .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Energy Saving ......................................................................................................................................... 11

CHEST FREEZER CANDY.......................................................................................................................... 12

Climate Class .......................................................................................................................................... 12

TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 12

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 13

STARTING TO USE ................................................................................................................................... 13

FREEZER OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 14

Temperature Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 14

Indicator Lights ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Storing Frozen Food ............................................................................................................................... 15

Freezing Fresh Food ............................................................................................................................... 16

TAKE CARE ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Defrosting .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Cleaning and Care .................................................................................................................................. 16

Availability of spare parts ...................................................................................................................... 17

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................... 17

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to
maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners.
This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:

- the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices and other working environments

- on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type

- at bed and breakfasts (B & B)

- for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale.

This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is considered
dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also, it is
recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully!
They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the
appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions
and warnings.
Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

• Do not connect the appliance to the electricity
supply until all packing and transit protectors
have been removed. Keep children away from
packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and
plastic film!

• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before
switching on the product, to allow compressor
oil to settle if transported horizontally.

• Make sure there is no transport damage.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Maintain the ventilation openings in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
free of obstruction.

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• Never use water to wash the compressor
position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly
after cleaning to prevent rust.

• Handle the appliance always with at least two
persons because it is heavy.

• Install and level the appliance in an area
suitable for its size and use.

• Make sure that the electrical information on
the rating plate agrees with the power supply.
If it does not, contact an electrician.

• The appliance is operated by a 220-240
VAC/50 Hz power supply. Abnormal voltage
fluctuation may cause the appliance to fail to
start, or damage to the temperature control or
compressor, or there may be an abnormal
noise when operating. In such case, an
automatic regulator shall be mounted.

• Only for UK: The appliance’s power cable is
fitted with 3-cord (grounding) plug that fits a
standard 3-cord (grounded) socket. Never cut
off or dismount the third pin (grounding). After
the appliance is installed, the plug should be
accessible.

• Make sure that mains cable is not caught under
the appliance during and after
carrying/moving the appliance, to avoid the
mains cable becoming cut or damaged. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

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qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not install the appliance in humid, oily or
dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight
and to water.

• Do not install the appliance near heaters or
inflammable materials.

• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: if
there is a power failure do not open the lid.
Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts for less than the hours indicated on the
rating label (Temperature rise time). If the
failure is longer, then the food should be
checked and eaten immediately or cooked and
then refrozen.

• If you find that the lid of the appliance is
difficult to open just after you have closed it,
don’t worry. This is due to the pressure
difference which will equalize and allow the lid
to be opened normally after a few minutes.

• Do not store medicines, bacteria or chemical
agents in the appliance. This appliance is a
household appliance, it is not recommended to
store materials that require strict
temperatures.

• Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord
or touch the plug with wet hands.

• Do not store products which contain
flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or
explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of

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explosion!

• Do not place unstable articles (heavy objects,
containers filled with water) on top of the
refrigerator, to ovoid personal injury caused
by falling or electric shock caused by contact
with water.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not touch internal cooling elements,
especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or
injuries.

• At risk here are children, people who have
limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as
well as people who have inadequate
knowledge concerning safe operation of the
appliance.

• Check that children and vulnerable people
have understood the hazards. A person
responsible for safety must supervise or
instruct children and vulnerable people who
are using the appliance. Only children aged 8
years and above may use the appliance.

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to

load and unload this appliance.

• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment:
do not store bottled or canned liquids

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