SJ-XP580G
“Plasmacluster” and “Device of a cluster
of grapes” are trademarks of Sharp
Corporation.
Refrigerator - Freezer
Operation manual
Contents
• Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Useful modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Care and cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
• Before you call for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MODEL
SJ-XP580G
Thank you very much for buying this SHARP product. Before using your SHARP refrigerator, please read this operation
manual to ensure that you gain the maximum benet from it.
• This refrigerator is for household only, with ambient temperature between +5°C and +43°C.
The refrigerator should not be subjected to temperatures of -10°C or below for a long period of time.
Safety information
Warning
Caution
This means that there are high risks of death or serious injury.
This means that there are high risks of material damage or personal injury.
Warning
Refrigerant
This refrigerator contains ammable refrigerant (R600a:
isobutane) and insulation blowing gas (cyclopentane).
Observe the following rules to prevent ignition and
explosion.
■ The room for installing the refrigerator must be at least
1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant.
The refrigerant quantity contained in this refrigerator is
noted on the Rating Plate of the appliance.
■ Do not allow any sharp objects to have contact with the
refrigeration system. The refrigeration system behind
and inside the refrigerator contains refrigerant. Leaking
refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process. (This refrigerator has
adopted automatic defrosting system.)
■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.
■ Do not block the space around the refrigerator.
■ Do not use ammable sprays, such as spray paint near
the refrigerator.
■ In the case of failure of the refrigeration system, do not
touch the wall socket and use open ames.
Open the window and air out the room. Then ask a
service agent approved by SHARP for service.
In Queensland - the authorized Service Person MUST
hold a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocardon
refrigerants, to carry out servicing and repairs which
involve the removal of covers.
■ During transportation and installation, ensure that the
tubing of the refrigerator circuit is not damaged.
Installation
■ Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet location.
It may cause damage to the insulation or electrical leak.
Dew may also appear on the outer cabinet and cause
rust.
■ The refrigerator should be installed atly and rmly on
the oor.
Power cord, Plug, Socket
Read carefully the following rules to prevent electric
shock or re.
■ Connect the power plug into the wall socket rmly and
directly. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
■ Connect the power plug to the socket with the required
rated voltage.
■ Connect the earth pin to the earth terminal properly.
■ Make sure that the power cord has not been damaged
during installation or moving. If the power plug or cord
is loose, do not insert the power plug.
■ Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
■ Disconnect from the main electricity supply by removing
the main plug from the socket.
Do not remove by pulling the power cord.
■ Dust deposited on the power plug may cause re.
Wipe it off carefully.
■ Pull out the plug if the refrigerator is not used for a long
time.
■ Should the exible supply cord be damaged, it must
be replaced by service agent approved by SHARP, a
special cord is required.
In use
■ Do not store volatile and ammable materials such
as ether, petrol, propane gas, aerosol cans, adhesive
agents and pure alcohol etc. These materials are easy
to explode.
■ Do not store temperature-sensitive products such as
pharmaceutical products in the refrigerator.
There are high risks of changes in product quality .
■ Do not attempt to change or modify this refrigerator.
This may result in re, electric shock or injury.
■ Do not place any object on the top of the refrigerator.
If the object falls down from the top, it may cause injury.
■ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years or above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way or understanding the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children without
supervision.
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Care and Cleaning
■ Unplug the refrigerator rst to prevent electric shock.
■ Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or the
interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of
the electrical insulation.
Trouble
■ If you smell something burnt, pull out the power plug
immediately. Then ask a service agent approved by
SHARP for service.
■ In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening a
window. Do not touch the refrigerator or the power
socket.
Caution
Disposal
■ Ensure that the refrigerator presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal. (e.g. remove
the magnetic door seals to prevent child entrapment.)
■ This refrigerator should be disposed of appropriately.
Take the refrigerator to a professional recycling plant
for ammable refrigerant and insulation blowing gases.
Transportation
■ When you install or move your refrigerator, use a curing
mat to protect the oor from being damaged.
■ Carry the refrigerator by holding the handles located on
the rear and bottom side. If you lift up the refrigerator
improperly, it may cause injury.
rear bottom
In use
■ Do not touch the compressor unit or its peripheral parts,
as they become extremely hot during operation and the
metal edges may cause injury.
■ Do not touch foods or metal containers in the freezer
compartment with wet hands. This may cause frostbite.
■ Do not place bottled drinks and cans in the freezer
compartment.
Especially “Express cool” is in operation, there is a high
risk that glass bottles may burst.
■ Do not use other than potable water to make ice cubes.
■ Do not open or close the door when other people put
a hand near the door. There is a risk that the other
people may get their ngers caught in the door.
■ Do not put oversized object in the pockets of the door.
If the object falls down from the pockets, it may cause
injury.
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Installation
Free standing type
Keep adequate ventilation space around the
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refrigerator.
• The picture shows
the minimum required
space for installing
the refrigerator. The
amount of space around
the refrigerator affects
the amount of power
consumption.
• Insufcient spacing will
decrease cooling efciency and increase energy
consumption. This may reduce the life of the unit
and void warranty.
• If using the refrigerator in the smaller space
dimension than gured, it may cause temperature
rise in the unit, loud noise and failure.
• The space between the rear of the refrigerator and
the wall should be 60mm or more, and less than
75mm.
If the space is wider than 75mm, you may get
injured by touching compressor and its peripheral
parts which are extremely hot during the operation.
Overall space required in use
60mm
or more
90mm
or more
60mm
or more
Connect the power plug to a 230/240 volt. 10 amp.
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power point.
Note
• Place your refrigerator to access the plug.
• Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight and do not
place next to heat generating appliance.
• Do not place your refrigerator directly on the ground.
Insert suitable stand such as wooden board under the
refrigerator.
• When you insert the power plug with the door opened,
door alarm sounds but it is not abnormal. This sound
stops after closing the door.
Before using your refrigerator
Clean the inside parts with a cloth soaked in warm water.
If soapy water is used, wipe it off thoroughly with water.
1420 mm
Turn the two adjustable feet of the front side to make
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the spaces to insert the foot supports.
(The foot supports are packed inside
the refrigerator compartment.)
After inserting the supports,
adjust the two feet to stabilise
the refrigerator.
Adjustable foot
Foot support
• The refrigerator is slightly tilted backward by
inserting the supports. It is effective to install the
refrigerator rmly.
Remove the 2 screws of the lower part of the cabinet
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and use these screws to set the foot cover.
(The foot cover is packed inside the refrigerator
compartment.)
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Foot cover
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Screw
(2 screws)
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