Instruction Manual
Fridge Freezer
SFF4DS11
Contents
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Location .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Levelling the Unit .....................................................................................................................................................5
Cleaning Before Use ................................................................................................................................................5
Before Using Your Unit ............................................................................................................................................5
Product Overview ......................................................................................................................... 6
Display and Control Panel .....................................................................................................................................7
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Temperature setting ................................................................................................................................................8
Fast freezing ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Refrigeration vacations ..........................................................................................................................................8
Refrigeration o ........................................................................................................................................................8
Auto temperature set ..............................................................................................................................................8
Alarm .............................................................................................................................................................................9
Memory ........................................................................................................................................................................9
Self-checking .............................................................................................................................................................9
Noises Inside the Unit! ............................................................................................................................................9
Shopping for Chilled Foods ..................................................................................................................................9
Tips for Keeping Food Perfect in the Unit ..................................................................................................... 10
Shopping for Frozen Foods ...............................................................................................................................10
Preparations for Freezing.................................................................................................................................... 10
Defrosting Frozen Food .......................................................................................................................................11
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Defrosting ................................................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit .....................................................................................12
Cleaning Tips ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................13
Changing the Internal Light .............................................................................................................................. 13
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit ........................................................................................................ 13
Servicing ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Switching O for Long Periods of Time .........................................................................................................13
Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Specication ............................................................................................................................... 14
Safety Warnings .......................................................................................................................... 15
Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm Fridge 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.
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to
local regulations.
The following items are included:
The Fridge
Adjustable Glass Shelves x 3
P.N.: B0423.5-5
Salad Bins x 2
P.N.: B0555.5.4-2
Top Fridge Door Shelves x 2
P.N.: B04235-12 &
B04235-13
Middle Fridge Door Shelves x 2
P.N.: B0423.5-14
Lower Fridge Door Shelves x 2
P.N.: B0423.5-15 &
B0423.5-16
Ice Tray x 1
P.N.: B0555.5.1
Ice Storage Drawer x 1
P.N.: B0555.5.2
Upper Freezer Drawer x 1
P.N.: B1996.5-1
Egg Trays x 2
P.N.: BCD-211.5-12 &
BCD-211.5-13
Wine Shelf x 1
P.N.: B0426.5-11
Ice Shovel x 1
P.N.: B0423.5-4
Adjustable Hanging Drawer x 1
P.N.: B0423.5-6
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.
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Storage Door Shelf x 1
P.N.: B0423.5.3-1
Lower Freezer Drawers x 4
P.N.: B0423.5-1 &
B0423.5-2
Instruction Manual
P.N.: SFF4DS11-002
INSTALLATION
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 43°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 is not designed for use in a garage or outdoor installation. Do not drape the unit
with any covering.
When installing the unit, ensure that 2 cm of free space is left at both sides and 3 cm at the rear of the
unit.
Levelling the Unit
To do this use 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.
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, drawers and salad
bins. 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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Product Overview
Internal Light
Hinged Frame
Upper Fridge
Door Shelves
Middle Fridge
Door Shelves
Salad Bins
Lower Fridge
Door Shelves
Ice Tray
Ice Storage Drawer
Lower Freezer
Drawers
Egg Tray
Adjustable Shelves
Storage Door Shelf
Adjustable Hanging
Drawer
Wine Shelf
Upper Freezer
Drawer
Lower Freezer
Drawers
Levelling Feet
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Ice Shovel
Egg Tray
Display and Control Panel
The display control panel is on the front of the right side fridge door. Please see below for the details:
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2
auto
temperature
set
anti-bacteria
off
º
h
º
select
OK
1. Auto Temperature Set:
If you press the Auto Temperature Set button, the temperature of the fridge compartment and
freezer compartment will be set automatically (4°C fridge, -18°C freezer).
2. Anti-Bacteria
Press the Anti-Bacteria button until the
icon appears to start the function. This function will quit
automatically after 20 minutes. When the refrigerator is running, this function will start regularly by
itself and the
3. Select:
Press the Select button repeatedly to select from
icon will flash.
refrigerator
temperature
freezer
temperature
“refrigerator temperature”, “freezer temperature”, “fast
freezing (time)”, “refrigerator vacations”, “refrigeration off’.
refrigeration
o
refrigerator
vacations
4. OK Button:
Press the OK button to confirm the function and temperature you set.
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4
5
fast freezing (time)
5. + / - :
Press the + or - button to adjust the temperature of the selected temperature (see
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“Select”). When
“fast freezer time” flashes, press the + to increase the time and the - button to decrese the time.
The set temperatures will show on the display after they have been set. The set temperature of the
fridge compartment will be displayed on the left hand side and the set temperature of the freezer
compartment will be displayed on the right hand side.
It may take a few hours (approx. 5 hours) for the unit to reach the target temperatures. The time to
reach the set temperatures will vary depending on the temperature difference and the type and
amount of food stored in the compartments.
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Operation
Temperature setting
• Fridge temperature setting
1. Temperature range: 2°C to 8°C.
2. Press the OK button to confirm the function and temperature you set.
• Freezer temperature setting
1. Temperature range: -24°C to -16°C.
2. Press the Select button until the freezer temperature flashes, then press the + or - button to set the
temperature. Press the OK button to confirm the temperature.
Fast freezing
• Press the Select button until the icon and the h icon both flash.
Press the + or - button to adjust the fast freezing time (from 1 hour to 26 hours) and then press the OK
button to confirm the setting.
• Quit fast freezing
Fast freezing will stop in the following circumstances:
1. The set time is up.
2. Press the Auto Temperature Set button.
3. Press the Select button and then press the OK button to set freezer temperature setting.
Refrigeration vacations
• Press the Select button until the icon flashes and then press the OK button to confirm this function.
To turn off the function, press the Select button until the
to quit.
• Under refrigeration vacations, the temperature is set to 14°C and it will resume to the former
temperature when this function quits.
icon flashes and then press the OK button
Refrigeration o
• Press the Select button until the off icon flashes and then press the OK button.
• To restore this function, press the Select button until the o icon appears and then press the OK
button to confirm the setting.
Auto temperature set
• Press the Auto Temperature Set button until the icon appears to confirm this function.
• This function will quit in the following circumstances:
1. Under fast freezing, refrigeration vacations and refrigeration o.
2. When changing the settings of fridge or freezer temperature.
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Alarm
• Alarm for door opening:
The buzzer will sound when the fridge door is left open for over 3 minutes and it will not stop until
the door is shut. If the fridge door is continuously open, the buzzer will sound every 2 minutes. Press
any button to stop the alarm. If the door is open for over 10 minutes, the display light will turn off
automatically.
• When the freezer temperature is higher than -10°C, the freezer temperature on the display will flash
until the temperature is below -10°C.
Memory
The unit can automatically memorise all the settings in case the power is turned off. When the unit is
plugged in again, the unit will run with the same settings as before the power was turned off (except the
Anti-Bacteria function).
Self-checking
• The unit does self-checking when it is running. In case of any fault, an alarm will sound automatically.
• To avoid damaging the compressor in the case of a power failure it will not reactivate even if the power
is reconnected within 5 minutes.
• When the temperature shows E0, E1 or E2 it means this unit has a fault. Please call for technical service.
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.
Shopping for Chilled Foods
• Take a quick look at the chilled food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
• Try to keep chilled food together whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep
the food cold.
• Don’t buy chilled food unless you can chill it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep chilled food cold for longer while
transporting.
• Food that has been left in a car or at room temperature for a prolonged period of time could raise the
food temperature to a dangerous level, which allows harmful bacteria to grow.
• Always unpack and place chilled food in the unit before storing dry food.
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Tips for Keeping Food Perfect in the Unit
• Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial
transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it
properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf at the bottom of the fridge compartment.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the compartments. Ensure all parts of the
unit are kept cool.
• To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and vegetables
do not need to be wrapped.
• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you it put in the unit. This will help to maintain the
internal temperature of the unit.
• To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the doors. We
recommend that you only open the doors when you need to put food in or take food out.
Shopping for Frozen Foods
• The freezer compartment is 4-star .
When you are buying frozen food, check 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 freezer is
15.0kg in 24 hours. Do not place fresh food into the freezer compartment with a combined weight that
exceeds 15.0kg.
• Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It
should show a temperature lower than -18°C.
• Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
• 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 keep the food frozen.
• Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep frozen food frozen longer.
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 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
fridge 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.
• 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.
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Defrosting Frozen Food
1. Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment 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 refreeze 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.
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Cleaning
Defrosting
The freezer compartments of this unit is frost free. With proper use, there should not be any frost
accumulated.
However, in the case of improper use of the freezer compartments, frost might build up in the freezer
compartments after the unit has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a plastic
scraper.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrap 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 3cm (~1.18”).
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, and follow these steps:
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 rug or blanket to keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer compartment. Scrap 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 cabinet and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrap it away with the
plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• Remove all the shelves, drawers and salad bin before cleaning. To remove the salad bin first remove the
lower fridge door shelf.
• 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 shelves, drawers and
salad bin.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make sure that
the doors are closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seals or inside the fridge/freezer
compartments.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be vacuumed
using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning Tips
Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This maybe due to a change in room temperature.
Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for
assistance.
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Maintenance
Changing the Internal Light
1. Before carrying out the bulb replacement always adjust the thermostat control dial to Position 0, then
disconnect the mains supply.
2. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to gently prise the translucent light cover away.
3. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti-clockwise direction.
4. Replace with a new bulb (10W SES).
5. Refit the translucent light cover and reconnect the unit to the mains supply.
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it.
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 O 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 unit, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
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.
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Specification
Model SFF4DS11
Appliance Category 7, Refrigerator - freezer
Overall Dimension (W x D x H) 785 x 730.5 x 1805.5 mm
Total Gross Volume 410L
Fresh Food Storage Volume 272L
Frozen Food Storage Volume
Defrosting Type Frost Free (frozen food compartment)
Climate Class N/ST/T
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 43°C.
Storage Temperature
Energy Consumption 1.33kW.h/24h
Annual Energy Consumption 485kWh/annum
Airborne Acoustical Noise 45dB
Energy Grading A
EU Ecolabel N/A
Temperature Rise Time > 10h
Freezing Capacity 15kg/24h
Rated Voltage 220 - 240V~
Rated Current 0.75A
138L
Freezer: ≤ -18°C,
Fridge: 0-8°C, average ≤ 4°C
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Safety Warnings
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.
• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure 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.
• 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.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances with refrigeration circuits which
are accessible to the user).
• The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.
• This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory, physical or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or
instructions concerning the use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety.
• 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 volatile or flammable substances in the unit.
• 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.
• Always ensure that the hinged frame on the left side fridge door is facing inwards when closing the
door, otherwise the door will not close properly.
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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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site
Use
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx 20°C.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
unit.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open
for longer.
Placing hot food in the unit will
cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the unit will
have to work harder to lower the
temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the unit.
Defrosting
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Defrost the freezer
compartment when a layer of
ice 3 cm thick has built up.
Do not over-fill the unit to allow
air to circulate.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food,
and causes an increase in energy
consumption.
If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their
corresponding part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Top Fridge Door Shelf B04235-12 & B04235-13
Middle Fridge Door Shelf B0423.5-14
Lower Fridge Door Shelf B0423.5-15 & B0423.5-16
Storage Door Shelf B0423.5.3-1
Adjustable Glass Shelf B0423.5-5
Salad Bin B0555.5.4-2
Adjustable Hanging Drawer B0423.5-6
Egg Tray BCD-211.5-12 & BCD-211.5-13
Wine Shelf B0426.5-11
Ice Shovel B0423.5-4
Ice Tray B0555.5.1
Ice Storage Drawer B0555.5.2
Upper Freezer Drawer B1996.5-1
Lower Freezer Drawer B0423.5-1 & B0423.5-2
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retailer where you purchased the product.
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Herts • HP2 7TG • England
(P.N.: SFF4DS11-002)
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