DE DIETRICH DFF1310J User Manual

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Warning:

Before installing and using your appliance, please carefully read this Guide to Installation and Use,
which willallow you to quickly familiarise yourself with its operation.

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Instructions for Use

Upright Freezer GB

Thank you for the confidence you have shown by buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully

serve its purpose for many years.

This upright freezer is intended for domestic use
only, for freezing fresh food and for long-term
storage of frozen food (up to one year, depending
on the type of food).

Before putting into use.................................. 13

Instructions for use
Mounting instructions
We care for the environment
Tips for energy saving

Important....................................................... 14

Disposing of the worn out appliance

Placing and installation ................................ 15

Choosing the right place
Connection to Power Supply
Adjusting the height of the appliance

Description of the appliance......................... 16

Operation Control......................................... 16

Control panel

ON/OFF switch (1)
Continuous operation button (2)
Alarm off button and the red signal lamp (3)

Use................................................................... 17

Starting the empty freezer
Freezing fresh food
Storage of frozen food
Defrosting of frozen food

Maintenance and Cleaning........................... 18

Freezer defrosting
Cleaning the appliance
Switch off the appliance when not in use

Troubleshooting guide ..................................19

Before putting into use

x Before connecting the appliance to the power

mains, leave it stand for about 2 hours. This will
reduce the probability of malfunctions in the
cooling system due to transport and handling.

x Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the

interior (see Cleaning and maintenance).

Instructions for use

These instructions for use were prepared for the
user. They describe the appliance and its correct
and safe use. They were prepared for various
types/models of appliances; therefore you might
find in them descriptions of some functions and
accessories that do not apply to your appliance.

Mounting instructions

Integrated appliances are equipped with
instructions for mounting the appliance into the
kitchen unit.
The appliance should be professionally mounted
by a qualified technician; mounting instructions are
for his use only.

We care for the environment

x Our products use environmentally friendly

packaging which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.

x These instructions are printed either on recycled

paper or chlorine-free bleached paper.

x When your appliance finally wears out, please do

not burden the environment with it; call your
nearest authorised service agent (see Disposing
of the worn out appliance).

Tips for energy saving

x Do not open the door too often, especially when

the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the
door, close it as soon as possible. This is
especially important if you have an upright
model.

x Check periodically if sufficient ventilation is

provided (undisturbed circulation of air through
the bottom rail openings).

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x Turn the thermostat knob from higher to lower

setting as soon as possible (depending on how
loaded the appliance is, ambient temperature
etc.).

x Never use continuous operation unless it is

absolutely necessary; switch the operation mode

Important

selector switch to the setting for automatic
operation as soon as possible.

x Before freezing packages of fresh foods, make

sure they are cooled to ambient temperature.

x Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption,

so do clean the appliance as soon as the layer is
3-5 mm thick.

x If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the

sealing is poor, the energy consumption is
substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.

x Condenser at the bottom of the appliance must

always be clean and dust free (see section
Cleaning of the appliance).

x Always observe the instructions given in sections

Positioning and Energy saving tips; otherwise the
energy consumption may be substantially higher.

x This appliance is manufactured in compliance

with relevant safety standards. However, it is still
advisable it is not used without due supervision
by persons with diminished physical, motoric, or
mental capabilities or persons with inadequate
experience or knowledge. The same
recommendation applies to minors using the
appliance.

x If you bought this appliance to replace an old one

that was equipped with a lock that cannot be
opened from the inside of the appliance (lock,
bolt), make sure that the lock is broken. This will
make it impossible for the children to lock
themselves into the appliance and suffocate.

x Make sure you connect the appliance correctly to

the power mains (see Connection to the power
mains).

x Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the

appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because your skin might stick to the cold
surfaces.

x Do not freeze bottled drinks, especially not fizzy

ones such as mineral water, sparkling wine,
beer, cola etc., because liquid expands during
freezing and the glass bottle is very likely to blow
up.

x Never try to eat frozen food (bread, fruit,

vegetables), because you may get frostbite.

x Carefully check the foods for colour and smell

and if you are in doubt about their quality, throw
them away because they may be spoiled and
therefore dangerous to eat.

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x Disconnect the appliance from the power mains

before any repairs (only a qualified technician
should repair it) and before cleaning.

x Use only tools supplied with the appliance or

tools recommended by the manufacturer.

x To protect your environment, be careful not to

damage the rear wall of the appliance (the
condenser unit or the tubes – for example when
moving the appliance) or any part of the
refrigeration system inside the appliance.

x The refrigeration system of the appliance is filled

with refrigerant and lubricant. When the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care and
dispose it of in compliance with environment­protection precautions (see We care for the
environment).

x Heating element integrated in the appliance, all

around the rim, is controlled by the operation of
the compressor and it prevents the door gasket
to freeze onto the freezer housing.

x If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.

x The rating plate is located in the interior or on the

rear wall of the appliance.

x Warning! Ventilation slots on the appliance or a

built-in element must always be clean and
unobstructed.

x Warning! Do not use mechanical devices or

tools to defrost the refrigerator, nor any other

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methods except for those recommended by the
manufacturer.

x Warning! When installing, cleaning, or removing

the appliance, make sure the insulation on the
refrigeration system parts is not damaged. Thus
you will also prevent damage to the environment.

x Warning! Do not use electric appliances in the

refrigerator or freezer interior, except for those
expressly allowed by the refrigerator-freezer
manufacturer.

x After the installation, the appliance mains plug

should be accessible!

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product

may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct.
For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city

Placing and installation

office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

Storing time during power supply interruption

Avoid opening the freezer in case of failure or
power supply interruption unless the interruption is
extended over longer period of time (15 hours).

Disposing of the worn out appliance

x When your appliance finally wears out, dispose

of it. If the appliance has a lock, break it to
prevent any accidents (danger of children getting
locked inside the appliance).

x The refrigeration system of the appliance is filled

with refrigerant and insulating substances which
should be treated and processed separately. Call
your nearest authorised service agent or
specialised servicing centre. If you cannot find
one, contact your local authorities or your
distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes
on the rear wall of the appliance (danger of
pollution).

x To avoid pollution of the environment make sure

not to damage the hose at the bottom of the
appliance.

Choosing the right place

Place the appliance in a dry and well ventilated
room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on
the model (class) of the appliance and it is stated
on the rating plate of the appliance. Never place
the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g.
cooker, radiator, water heater and similar devices)
and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm
away from the electric or gas cooker and at least
30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If this is not
possible, use appropriate insulation.

Class Ambient temperature

SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C

Connection to Power Supply

Use the cable and plug to connect the appliance to
the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated on the rating plate.
The connections to the mains supply and earthing
have to be made according to relevant standards
and regulations. The appliance resists temporary
voltage fluctuations of up to +/- 6 %.

Adjusting the height of the appliance

The appliance is equipped with four adjustable
legs which allow adjusting the height in the range
from 82 to 90 cm. The height must be adjusted
prior to building the appliance into the opening slot,
and it should be set at such height that the top
panel of the appliance fits exactly below the
kitchen worktop (see Mounting instructions).

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Description of the appliance

Freezing compartment (1)

is used for freezing fresh foods.

Storing basket (2)

is used for storing packages of frozen foods.

Control panel (3)

1

See Operation controls

2

3

Operation Control

The freezer is controlled with switches and the
thermostat button incorporated in the bottom
section of the appliance.

Control panel

1 ON/OFF switch (green signal lamp)
2 Continuous operation button (yellow signal lamp)
3 Alarm off button (red signal lamp)

ON/OFF switch (1)

The appliance is switched on – the green light is
on.
The appliance is switched off – the green light is
off.

Continuous operation button (2)

This switch is used to select one of the two
operation modes: continuous or automatic.

Continuous operation – the yellow light is on.

The cooling system operates continuously. Select
this mode when you want to freeze large amounts
of fresh foods and when you want to deep freeze
already frozen foods.

Automatic operation – the yellow light is off.

The interior temperature is controlled by the
thermostat which turns the cooling system on and
off.
The frequency of switching the cooling system on
and off depends on:

 the thermostat knob position (thermostat

setting),

 how often you open the door,
 ambient temperature.

Alarm off button and the red signal lamp (3)

The sound of the alarm is switched off by pressing
the "alarm off" button. The alarm is activated
because of high temperature inside the freezer
(red signal lamp is on) or because of excessive
layer of dust on the condenser unit (red signal
lamp is off).

Consult the section Troubleshooting guide

Temperature selection

When the freezer operates automatically, the
interior temperature is controlled by the thermostat.
The most suitable thermostat position is in the
middle between max (7) and min (1).
We recommend setting the thermostat to positions
towards max (7) only in case you want to
accelerate cooling, as for example before loading
smaller amounts of fresh foods or when the
operation mode needs to be adjusted to the
ambient temperature.

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Thermostat settings towards min (1) help you save
energy provided that the freezer is loaded with a
smaller amount of frozen food.
Changes of the ambient temperature affect
temperature in the interior of the appliance.
Choose the correct setting of the thermostat knob.

Use

Starting the empty freezer

Switch on the freezer. Sound alarm is on because
of inappropriate temperature. It may be switched
off by pressing the alarm button
Set the mode selection switch to the continuous
operation position. All three signal lamps are on.
Place fresh food into the freezer several hours
after the red signal lamp has switched off.

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Freezing fresh food

Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed
food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions
will substantially affect the quality of freezing of
food or storing of frozen food.
x Carefully select the food to be frozen: it should

be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.

x Choose correct packaging for each kind of food

and pack it correctly.

The packaging should be air tight and well

sealed without leaking since this could cause
substantial vitamin loss and dehydration.

Foils and bags should be soft enough to

tightly wrap around the food.

x Mark packages with following data: type and

amount of foods and the date of loading.

x It is very important to freeze the food as quickly

as possible. We therefore recommend the size
of the package not to be too large and to cool the
food before loading it into the freezer.

x The amount of fresh food that can be loaded into

the freezer within 24 hours is stated on the rating
plate. If the loaded amount is too large, the
quality of freezing is reduced which affects the
quality of frozen foods.

Proper freezing procedure

Freeze the food in the freezing compartment (see
section Description of the appliance)
x 24 hours prior to freezing of fresh food switch on

the continuous operation button (2) (yellow lamp
is on). After 24 hours, load the fresh food into the
freezing compartment.

x After 24 hours move the frozen food to the

storage compartment of the freezer and repeat
the freezing procedure with a new load if
required. Fresh food should not touch the
already frozen packages.

x Approximately 24 hours after the last loading of

fresh food press the continuous operation button
again (2) and switch to automatic operation
(yellow signal lamp is off).

x In case of freezing minor quantities of fresh food

(1-2 kg), it is not necessary to switch to
continuous operation mode (2).

Storage of frozen food

Store the already frozen food in the storage
compartment of the freezer. The bottom section of
the appliance is also intended for storage
purposes. Storage baskets may be removed and
food may be placed directly on the cooling shelves.

Storing commercially frozen food

The storage time and recommended temperature
for storing commercially frozen food is indicated on
the packaging. For storing and use, observe
manufacturer's instructions.
When shopping, be careful and choose only
packages of food that are appropriately packed,
provided with full information, and stored in
freezers where the temperature is not higher than

-18°C.
Do not buy packages of food covered with frost.
This indicates that the package has been thawed
before at least once. Make sure the packages do
not start to thaw. Temperature rise shortens the
storage time of commercially frozen foods.

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Approximate storage time of frozen food

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Food Storage time (in months

Vegetable + + +
Fruit +++
Braed, Pastries +
Milk +
Ready-made meals +
Meat: Bee
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultr
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +

Defrosting of frozen food

Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used
as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food
but it does not destroy microorganisms which

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rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods
perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready­made meals.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Freezer defrosting

Frost and ice layer deposited on the inner walls of
the freezer should be defrosted when 3-5 mm
thick.
x 24 hours prior defrosting press the continuous

operation mode button (2) (yellow lamp is on) to
provide extra low temperature of the food inside
the freezer. After this period take the food out
and protect it from thawing.

x Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
x Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may

damage the plastic parts and they may be
hazardous to health.

x Water accumulated at the bottom basket of the

appliance should be mopped with a sponge or
highly absorbent cloth.

Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning the appliance disconnect the
cable from the power mains. Do not use

abrasive cleaning agents.
x Clean the exterior of the appliance with water

and liquid detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with a soft cloth
and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for
example glass cleaners). You may also use
alcohol (ethanol or isopropyl alcohol).
The application of abrasive and especially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel
cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of
plastic and coated parts.

x Wash the interior with lukewarm water and

some vinegar.

x The air openings in the bottom rail should be

cleaned or vacuumed periodically.

x Sound alarm signals excessive layer of dust on

the condenser unit. The alarm may be switched
of by pressing the alarm off button (3).

Cleaning of the condenser

Dust from the condenser unit should be
vacuumed in the following manner:

push your finger through the opening in the

bottom rail and release the fastener;

pull the rail towards you and remove it;
remove the bottom board of the kitchen

cabinet;

pull out the condenser dish;
use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from

the condenser;

replace the condenser dish and the bottom

rail in the opposite order.

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After you have cleaned the appliance, reconnect it
to the power mains and put the food packages
back to their place.

Periodical cleaning of the condenser

In order to optimize the operation of the
appliance and save energy, it is
recommended to periodically clean the dust
from the condenser unit at the back of the
appliance.

Disconnect the appliance from the power mains
before you start cleaning it!

x Empty the contents of the appliance.
x Remove the support panel from the bottom of

the kitchen cabinet.

x Remove the screws fixing the appliance to the

kitchen worktop.

x Pull out the appliance to expose the condenser

at the back of the appliance.

x Unscrew the screws from the condenser bonnet

and remove the bonnet.

x Clean the dust and dirt from the condenser.

Troubleshooting guide

During service, you may come across some
problems that result in most cases from improper
handling of the appliance and which can easy be
eliminated.

The appliance fails to operate after connecting
to the power mains

x Check the voltage in the socket and see if the

appliance is switched on (green signal lamp is
on).

Sound alarm, red signal lamp is on

If the temperature in the freezer is too high, this is
signalled by the red signal lamp and the acoustic
alarm which may be switched off by pressing the
alarm off button (3). When the lamp goes off the
interior of the freezer has again reached the
appropriate temperature.
Another increase of temperature within the freezer
is again signalled both by the red lamp and the
sound alarm.
The reasons for this may be the following:
x The door was frequently opened or it was left

opened for too long.

x The door is not properly closed (the door may

sag; the gasket may be polluted or damaged).

x Power supply has been interrupted for a longer

period of time.

x Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance with

fresh food.

After cleaning return the appliance to its place,
plug in the power cord and fill with food.

Switch off the appliance when not in use

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period of time, disconnect the power supply,
empty the appliance, defrost it and clean it. Leave
the door slightly open.

Acoustic alarm activated, red lamp is off

Excessive layer of dust on the condenser unit or
around the air circulation openings in the bottom
rail may activate the sound alarm. It may be
switched off by pressing the alarm off button (3).
Clean the condenser unit and the air circulation
openings in the bottom rail (consult the section
Cleaning of the appliance).

Cooling system is operating continuously

x Continuous operation mode is on (yellow lamp is

on).

x Press the button (2) and switch off the

continuous operation mode (yellow lamp goes
off).

x Insufficient cooling of compressor and

condenser. This is signalled by the sound alarm.
Check the air circulation through the bottom rail
openings and clean or vacuum the dust from the
condenser unit if necessary. See section

Cleaning and maintenance.

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The door is hard to open

If you want to open the door that has just or
recently been closed, you may find it hard to open.
The reason why this happens is that when you
open the door, warm air gets into the appliance
and when it cools down, a slight vacuum is created
which seals the door. After a few minutes (5-10),
the door can easily be opened again.

Noise

Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the cooling system with a compressor
which produces noise. How noisy the appliance is
depends on where it is placed, how it is used and
how old the appliance is.

x During the operation of the compressor the

noise of liquid is heard and when the compressor
is not operating, the refrigerant flow is heard.
This is a normal condition and it has no influence
whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance.

x After starting the appliance, the operation of

the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be
louder, which does not mean that something is
wrong with the appliance and it has no influence
on the lifetime of the appliance. Gradually the
noise is reduced.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS THAT DO NOT AFFECT

THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT

If you have already performed the indicated checks and your problem still persists, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF. Contact your nearest Technical Assistance Department.

Any work on your appliance must be performed by a De Dietrich-accredited qualified professional.

When you call, please mention the complete reference for your machine (model, type, serial number): this
information is provided on your guarantee certificate and the information plate on your appliance.

ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS

When any maintenance work is being performed, ask that only
be used.

certified original spare parts

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