Operating Instructions
FREEZER
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English
SC17TFRAI
Contents
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Installation, 2-3
Positioning and connection
Description of the appliance, 4
Overall view
Start-up and use, 5
Starting the appliance
Using the freezer to its full potential
Maintenance and care, 6
Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Precautions and tips, 7
General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment
Troubleshooting, 8
Assistance, 9
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Installation
! Before placing your new appliance into operation
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please read these operating instructions carefully. They
contain important information for safe use, for
installation and for care of the appliance.
! Please keep these operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the
appliance.
Positioning and connection
Positioning
1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free
room.
2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills. The compressor and
condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to
operate correctly and save energy.
3. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of
heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).
Electrical connections
After the appliance has been transported, carefully
place it vertically and wait at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the electricity mains. Before inserting
the plug into the electrical socket ensure the following:
• The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant
with the law.
• The socket can withstand the maximum power of the
appliance, which is indicated on the data plate
located inside the freezer (e.g. 150 W).
• The voltage is in the range of values indicated on the
data plate located inside the freezer (e.g. 220-240V).
• The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If
the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an
authorised technician to replace it (
not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
! Once the appliance has been installed, the power
supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily
accessible.
! The cable must not be bent or compressed.
see Assistance
). Do
Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug
that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate
use. Before using the appliance please read the
instructions below.
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Replacing fuse covers:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved
fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse
cover re-fitted.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until
a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the
colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Changing the plug:
Removing the plug
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug
and you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable
or to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units
etc. please ensure that either:
- The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp rewireable plug bearing the BSI mark of
approval.
or
- The mains cable is wired directly into a
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)
which is accessible without moving the
appliance.
Disposing of the plug
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit
your socket. The cable should be cut as close as
possible to the moulded plug.
Remove the fuse.
WARNING:
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded
plug into a socket anywhere else.
! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced
by authorised technicians only (see Assistance).
! The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
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Fitting a new plug
IMPORTANT:
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked
'E' or
- Connect Brown wire to terminal marked 'L' or
coloured red or brown.
- Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N' or
coloured Black or Blue.
or coloured Green and Yellow.
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If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or
adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical
supply to your machine, consult a qualified
electrician before use.
CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to
the following EEC directives :
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/
EEC & 93/68/EEC
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Description of the
appliance
Overall view
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The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not
directly represent the appliance purchased.
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL Knob
STORAGE
compartment
FREEZER and
STORAGE
compartment
SUPER FREEZE
Button
SUPER FREEZE
Indicator light
POWER
Indicator light
WARNING
Indicator light
STORAGE
compartment
•
Varies by number and/or position.
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ICE tray
•
Start-up and use
Starting the appliance
! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions (
see Installation
).
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm
water and bicarbonate.
! The appliance comes with a motor protection control
system which makes the compressor start
approximately 8 minutes after being switched on. The
compressor also starts each time the power supply is
cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout).
1. Insert the plug into the socket and make sure that
the green POWER indicator light illuminates (the
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob must be in the
OFF position).
2. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to an
average value and press the SUPER FREEZE button
(rapid freezing): the SUPER FREEZE indicator light
will illuminate. It will switch off once the freezer
has reached its optimal temperature. At this point
food may be placed inside the appliance.
Using the freezer to its full potential
• Use the TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob to adjust
the temperature.
MIN = warmest MAX = coldest
is the optimal temperature for energy saving
levels.
We recommend, however, a medium position.
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has
already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked
and eaten (within 24 hours).
• Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come
into contact with food that has already been
defrosted. Fresh food must be stored in the FREEZER
and STORAGE compartment.
• Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and
which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer
because they could break.
• The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is
indicated on the plate containing the technical properties
located within the freezer (for example: Kg/24h: 4).
• To freeze (if the freezer is already operating):
- for small quantities which are less than those
indicated on the data plate, press the rapid freezing
SUPER FREEZE button (corresponding indicator light
illuminates), insert the food and close the door. The
function is disabled automatically after 24 hours or
when optimal temperatures have been reached
(indicator light goes out);
- for large quantities which are greater than the
maximum load indicated on the data plate, hold down
the rapid freezing SUPER FREEZE button until the
corresponding indicator light begins to flash. After 24
hours the indicator light stops flashing and remains on
constantly. Place the food inside the freezer and close
the door. After another 24 hours, the function will be
disabled automatically (indicator light goes out).
• In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the
freezer compartment, you may remove the bins
(except the lowest bin and the special COOL CARE
ZONE bin (if exists), which has an adjustable
temperature) and place the food directly onto the
supplied rack.
! Do not open the door during freezing.
! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open
the freezer door. This will help maintain the
temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods
are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours.
ICE tray
The fact that they are situated on the top part of the
freezer drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no
longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the
freezer compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the
water during filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole
after filling with water is also provided).
1. Pull out the tray by pushing it up.
Check that the tray is ompletely empty and fill it with
water through the opening provided.
2. Take care not to exceed the level indicated (MAX
WATER LEVEL). Excess water prevents the ice cubes
from dispensing (if this happens, wait for the ice to melt
and empty the tray).
3. Turn the tray 90°: due to the connected compartments
each mould fills with water (
see diagram
).
4. Close the opening with the lid provided and put the
tray back.
5. When the ice has formed (minimum time approximately
8 hours) knock the tray against a hard surface and wet
the outside so that the ice cubes come loose and take
them out through the opening.
MAX
WATER LEVEL
WATER LEVEL
MAX
WATER LEVEL
MAX
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Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
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During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
1. set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL Knob on OFF;
2. pull the plug out of the socket.
! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may
sound. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To
restore normal operation, turn the TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT knob to the OFF position and then turn
it back to the desired value. To disconnect the
appliance, follow point 1 and 2.
Cleaning the appliance
• The external and internal parts, as well as the
rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that
has been soaked in lukewarm water and
bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. Do not use
solvents, abrasive products, bleach or ammonia.
• The removable accessories may be soaked in
warm water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse
and dry them carefully.
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which
can be removed by delicately using the hose of a
vacuum cleaner set on medium power. The
appliance must be switched off and the plug must
be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic
materials which are odour free. In order to maintain
an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the
formation of stains, food must always be covered or
sealed properly.
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an
extended period of time, clean the inside and leave
the doors open.
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Precautions and tips
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully.
This appliance complies with the following
Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE..
General safety
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food
products by adults only and according to the
instructions in this manual.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or
moist hands and feet.
• WARNING: do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the
appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It
is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs
on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
• Do not use utensils other than the scraper provided, or
electrical equipment which is not of the type specified
by the manufacturer, inside the frozen food storage
compartments.
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into
your mouth.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
lack of experience and knowledge unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning 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.
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.
Disposal
• Observe local environmental standards when
disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
that old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the
materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out
“wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
of their old appliance.
Respecting and conserving the
environment
• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated
room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight
and do not place it near heat sources.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
opening the door too frequently in order to conserve
energy.
• Do not fill the appliance with too much food:
cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor will
work continuously.
• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator. The
internal temperature will increase and force the
compressor to work harder and will consume more
energy.
• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
from escaping (
see Maintenance
).
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Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (
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Malfunctions:
The green POWER indicator light
does not illuminate.
The motor does not start.
The ALARM indicator light
illuminated and the buzzer sounds at
regular intervals.
The ALARM indicator light
flashing and the buzzer sounds at
regular intervals.
The ALARM indicator light
remains illuminated constantly.
The motor runs continuously.
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Possible causes / Solutions:
• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far
• The appliance comes with a motor protection control (
a) The temperature in the freezer is too high. Check the quality of the food
b) The temperature in the freezer has reached a dangerous level. The
a/b) In both these cases the freezer will maintain a certain temperature so
• The door has been opened too frequently.
• The TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob is not in the correct position.
• The SUPER FREEZE button has been pressed: the yellow FAST
• The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.
• The outside ambient temperature is very high.
see Assistance
enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house.
products and dispose if necessary.
food must be disposed immediately.
that the food does not re-freeze.
To restore normal operation bring the TEMPERATURE CONTROL
knob setting to OFF and turn the appliance on again.
FREEZE indicator light is on (
), check for a solution from the following list.
see Start-up and use
see Description
).
).
The appliance makes a lot of noise.
The green POWER indicator light
is flashing.
• The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (
Installation
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and
make noise.
• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor
is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.
• The appliance is not operating correctly. Contact the Technical Assistance
Centre.
)
.
see
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Assistance
Before calling for Assistance:
•
Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own (
• If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest
Service Centre
Communicating:
• type of malfunction
• appliance model (Mod.)
• serial number (S/N)
This information can be found on the data
plate located on the right side of the
horizontal surface in the top compartment
(under the thermostat).
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals.
see Troubleshooting
model serial number
).
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COMMITMENT TO AFTER SALES SUPPORT
THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN SCHOLTÈS
Scholtès products are designed to perform consistently and reliably throughout their life.
To give you further reassurance Scholtès ensures your appliance benefits from a five year guarantee.
This promise means, that if within five years from the date of purchase of your appliance it is proven to
be defective Scholtès will, at its discretion, repair or replace the appliance at no additional cost.
CONTACT
There is a dedicated team of advisors to provide free advice and assistance with any problem you
experience with a Scholtès appliance. Where necessary, Scholtès will arrange for an engineer from its
specialist field support team to resolve the issue with the least disruption.
TELEPHONE FREE ON 0800 158 55 00
To help manage potential problems quickly and effectively Scholtès recommends registering all
appliances. To register appliances, telephone free on 0800 158 55 00 or visit www.scholtes.co.uk.
This garantee is subject to the following conditions:-
• The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions.
• The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.
• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.
• The appliance has not been altered serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise interfered with by any person not
authorized by Scholtès.
• Any repair work be undertaken by Scholtès or an appointed agent.
• Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced becomes the property of Scholtès.
• The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
The guarantee does not cover:
• Damage resulting from transportation improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation.
• Replacement of any consumable item or accessory. These included but not limited to: plugs, cables, batteries, light bulbs,
fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.
• Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.
THE GARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL
OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES.
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