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FREEZER
DOMESTIC USE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MTF1708S/SE
MTF1708W/WE
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Safety
WARNING!
It is hazardous for anyone other than authorised service personnel to carry out servicing or repairs which involves
the removal of covers.
To avoid the risk of an electric shock do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent , or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Safety tips
Do not use electrical appliances such as a hair dryer or heater to defrost your freezer.
Do not store inammable gases or liquids inside your freezer.
Disposal
Old appliances 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 your appliance and insulation materials
require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior
to disposal. Up-to-date information concerning options for disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the
new one can be obtained from your local council oce.
Locks
If your freezer is tted with a lock, to prevent children being entrapped keep the key out of the reach and not in the
vicinity of the appliance.
If disposing of an old freezer break o any old locks or latches as a safeguard.
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Introduction your new freezer
Before use
Please read these instructions carefully before using your new Matsui freezer.
The freezer is for indoor, domestic use only.
CONTROL PANEL
Installing
Location
When selecting a position for your Appliance you should make sure the oor is at and rm, and the room is well
ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16ºC and 32ºC. Locate the appliance away from direct
sunlight and source of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may aect the acrylic coating and heat
sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not
to perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or any other outside installation. Avoid locating
the appliance in moist areas. It must therefore be installed so that the Appliance has at least 10cm (2.5”) if free space
and the sides have 2cm (3/4”). The Appliance door can either open to the right or the left, depending on whichever
suits you. See page 4 if you want to reverse the door swing. Do not drape your Appliance with any covering.
Moving the appliance
Position your appliance in front of its nal operating position and gentle slide the appliance into position.
A minimum of two persons must be used to move the appliance.
Leveling the Freezer
Remove the packaging support form the base of the appliance and replace with the
2 leveling feet. Make sure the appliance is level. Use the leveling feet at the front.
If the appliance is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be aected.
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the appliance with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using a
damp sponge or cloth. Wash the baskets and shelves in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing in
the freezer. The external parts of the freezer can be cleaned with wax polish. If you require more information refer to
cleaning on page 8.
Before plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the appliance. If not, please consult a
qualied technician for assistance.
Before switching on!
The freezer must be allowed to stand still with the door open for at least 12 hours.
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL TWO HOURS AFTER MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR.
The coolant uid needs time to settle.
FREEZER BASKETS
LEVELLING FEET
ICE TRAY
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Reverse the door swing
- Ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty.
- Adjust the two leveling feet to their highest position.
- We recommend you have someone to assist you.
Tools required
- Phillips style screwdriver
- Flat bladed screwdriver
- Hexagonal Spanner
Note: Take the door o it is necessary to tilt the freezer backward. You should rest the freezer on something solid
and place something under the rollers so that it will not slip during the door change process.
DO NOT lay the freezer completely at as this may damage the coolant system.
1. Remove the screws at the rear of
top cover and then take the top
cover away.
2. Remove the screws and bracket from the topside
and t back to where the hinge bracket was
located on the opposite side (right to left).
A spanner may be required to loosen the bolts n.
3. Slide the door up and lift away
from the appliance.
4. Remove screws and hinge bracket and ret on
opposite side.
5. Slide the freezer door back on
to the lower hinge. Making sure it’s
the right way up. Screw the hinge
bracket into place on the new side.
6. Check that door is aligned
horizontally and vertically and that the seals are
closed on all sides before
nally tightening the bottom hinge.
Re-adjust the leveling feet.
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Getting Started
Switching on your new freezer
1 Before connecting the freezer to the mains supply make sure that the thermostat control dial is set at position in
the MIN, of which MIN is O.
2 Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to set it to the desired position. Please note that the coldest temperature is
SUPER.
3 To ensure the Freezer is cool enough to suciently freeze your food wait 24 hours before lling with food.
Adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of your appliance is controlled by a thermostat. SUPER position makes the appliance
coldest and it is used for fast freezing (see Fast Freezing section below). The recommended position is between Min
and Max but should be adjusted according to its environment. The appliance may not operate correctly if it is in a
particularly hot or cold room or if the door is opened often or for prolonged periods.
Fast Freezing
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Setting SUPER makes your freezer operate continually and get
colder (approx. -28ºC ). It will therefore freeze quicker and retain more of the goodness of your food. Freezing will be
complete after 24 hours. Turn the thermostat control dial back to position NORMAL, to allow the freezer to return to
its normal temperature (-18ºC ). Never freeze large quantities of fresh food at one time.
Is the freezer cold enough?
If you are at all concerned that your freezer is not being kept cold enough, or you occasionally wish to check the
temperature, you can purchase a Fridge/ Freezer thermometer. These are available from most supermarkets and
hardware shops. Place the thermometer in the freezer where it can be easily read. Leave overnight, the correct
temperature should be between -18ºC or lower. See ‘Adjusting the temperature’section.
Noise inside the freezer
If you have not owned a fridge or freezer before, you may notice that it makes some rather unusual noises. Most of
these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them.
Gurgling, whooshing
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 aect the performance of your
freezer.
Humming, purring or pulsating
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the system.
Shopping for frozen foods
Your freezer is 4 star
When you are buying frozen food, look at the storage guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store each
item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating. This is usually the period stated as ‘Best before’, on
the front of the packaging. The maximum freezing capacity of this appliances is 8kg in 24 hours. Please do not place
fresh food into the freezer compartment exceeding this weight.
Check the freezer temperature
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It should show a
temperature lower than -18ºC.
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Choose packs carefully
Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket. Try to keep frozen food together
whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to maintain the coldness of the food.
Store food straight away
Don’t buy frozen good unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can be bought from most
supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
In Use
Tips for keeping food perfect in the freezer
Shut the door
To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the door. When returning from shopping,
sort foods to be kept in your freezer while the door is closed and only open it to put food in or take food out.
Freezing Fresh Food
Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to
thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need.
What not to freeze
Fruit, fresh vegetables, bottled liquids, carbonated liquids to be checked.
NOTE: DO NOT STORE INFLAMMALBE GASES OR LIQUIDS.
Preparations for freezing
• Leave cooked food to cool completely.
• Chill food in a fridge 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 available from supermarkets, freezer lm, polythene
bags, plastic containers, aluminium foil (heavy grade only, if in doubt, double
wrap). Don’t use aluminium foil for acidic foods (such as citrus fruits). Don’t use
thin cling lm or glass. Don’t use used food containers (unless cleaned
thoroughly rst).
• 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 for expansion.
• You can use the space in the freezer most eciently if you freeze liquids (or solids
with liquids, such as stew) in square blocks. This is known as ‘preforming’.
Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container.
Freezer it like this, then remove it from the container and seal the bag.
Label everything
Many foods look the same when frozen, so careful labeling will help avoid forgetting what an item is. Storage times
being exceeded could cause food poisoning.
You can buy special freezer tape for use in low temperatures. This tape is available in white, why not use it to write
the items contents on. You can buy special freezer labels and pens. Labels come in dierent colors, which can help
you use your freezer eectively. For instance you could colour code meat as red and vegetables as green. Using a
dierent colour label for each quarter of the year will help you rotate your frozen food more eciently.
Write the contents and date. If you are really organized add the weight and notes on cooking such as ‘thaw rst’,
or ‘cook from frozen’ and keep a separate ‘log-lock’ of what is in each drawer. This will save opening the door and
searching around unnecessarily, ensuring the freezer stays cold enough.
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Recommended storage periods
For recommended storage times, refer to your food packaging.
Thawing frozen food
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water
or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.
To thaw frozen foods
1 Cover food loosely.
2 Thaw at room temperature. Don’t forget that thawing in a warm area encourages the grouth of bacteria.
3 Always make sure there are no ice crystals in the food before cooking, particularly with meat. These crystals
indicate that the food is not fully thawed. They result in lower temperatures when cooking. Lower cooking
temperatures may not destroy dangerous bacteria.
4 Cook food as soon as possible after thawing.
5 Drain o and throw away any liquid lost during thawing.
Oven thawing frozen foods
Many microwaves and ovens have thaw setting. To avoid bacterial build up, only use these if you intend to cook the
food immediately afterwards.
Safety tips
Never re-freeze anything that has been thawed out unless you cook it again, to kill o harmful bacteria.
Never re-freezer thawed shellsh.
Useful tips
Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or ‘freezer burn’ and a build up of frost on any
remaining food.
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Cleaning
Defrosting
After a period of time frost will build up in the freezer. As a temporary measure, this frost should be scraped away
using a plastic scraper of the plastic kitchen implement.
NOTE: Do not use a metal or shape instrument and do not use any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
Complete appliance’s defrosting will however become necessary approximately once per year, or if the frost layer
exceeds 5cm (2”) to maintain the eciency of the freezer. This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be
scraped away, or if it begins to interfere with the food storage. Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low
and proceed as follows:
1. Take out the frozen food, run the freezer o at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally the frozen food
should be put into another freezer or refrigerator. If this is not possible, warp the food rstly in several sheets of
newspaper of large towels and then a thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer. Scrape away as much frost build up as possible using the plastic
scraper. Thawing of the remainder can be speeded up by placing bowls of hot water inside the freezer cabinet
and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, prize it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your freezer as described in CLEANING.
Cleaning inside the freezer
You should clean the freezer internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse it with warm water
using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe the freezer dry before replacing the basket. Plug in and switch on the
mains supply.
Cleaning of the outside of the freezer
Use standard furniture polish to clean the freezer exterior. Make sure that the door is closed, to prevent polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the cabinet.
The grille of the condenser at the back of the freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft
brush attachment.
Cleaning tips
Defrost when food stocks are low.
NOTE: Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or After the Freezer is in place, it needs to be left solvents to clean
any part of the freezer.
Maintenance
Moving your Freezer
Care when handling
Hold the Freezer around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstance should it be lifted by holding the
edges of the top surface.
Location
Do not locate your freezer near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in outbuildings
or sun lounges.
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Leveling the Freezer
Make sure the Freezer is level. Use the rotating leveling feet at the front. If the Freezer is not level, the doors and
magnetic seal alignments will be aected.
Do Not Turn on the Freezer for 2 Hours
After the Freezer is in place, it needs to be left alone for 2 hours. The coolant uid needs time to settle.
Installation
WARNING
Do not cover or block vents or grilles of your appliance.
Servicing
Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should only be performed by an authorized, qualied technician.
Troubleshooting
Power cut
If you have a Freezer thermometer, place it in the Freezer where you can get easy access to it to read when the power
returns. If the internal temperature is -18ºC or less when the power returns, your food is safe. The food in your
Freezer will remain frozen for approx 16 hours with the door closed. If you know the power is going to be cut, please
turn the Thermostat Control Dial to Position SUPER 24 hours before. This will make the Freezer colder than normal. If
there is no warning, turn the Thermostat Control Dial to Position SUPER after the power cut. Do not open the door
more than necessary.
The Freezer is particularly cold
You may have the Thermostat Control Dial on a higher setting than required.
The Freezer is particularly warm
The compressor may not be working. Turn the Thermostat Control Dial to Position SUPER. If there is no humming
noise, it is not working. Call your Customer Service Department.
The Freezer is not working
Check it is plugged in and switched on. Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown. Plug in another appliance,
such as a lamp, to see if the socket is working.
Condensation appears on the outside of the Freezer
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe o any residue of moisture. If the problem continues
call your Customer Service Department.
Noises
You may hear some unusual noises from time to time. Please refer to “Noises Inside the Freezer” on page 5. If you
are not able to identify and eliminate the faults according to the above recommendations, contact your Authorized
Service Agent. Advise of model number of the appliance which is shown on the back of the rating plate. Do not
attempt to repair your Freezer yourself as it might endanger you and others.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model MTF1708S/SE/W/WE
Rated Voltage (V) 230
Rated Frequency (Hz) 50
Input Current (A) 0.7
Input Power (W) 75
Freezer Volume 170
Net Capacity (Litres)
(Cubic Feet) 6.0
Weight (Kg) 51
Product Dimension h/w/d (mm) 1402 x 545 x 570
Refrigerant (weight) 82g
Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change
specications and designs without prior notice.
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