Smeg UKVI144P1, VI144P1 User Manual

Upright Freezer EN

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will

successfully serve the purpose for many years.

The upright freezer for domestic use is
intended for freezing fresh food and for long­term storing of frozen food (up to one year,
depending on the kind of food).

Before Putting Into Use ...................... 11

Instructions for Use
Mounting Instructions
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Saving

Important ............................................. 12

Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Placing and Installation ...................... 13

Choosing the Right Place
Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance.............. 14

Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the
mains supply, leave it stand for about 2
hours which will reduce the possibility of
malfunctions in the cooling system that
might have occurred due to transport
handling.

• 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 it description of some
functions and accesories that do not apply to
your appliance.

Mounting Instructions

Operating the appliance ..................... 14

Switching on the appliance
Switching off the appliance
Selecting the temperature in the appliance

Freezing and storing frozen food ....... 15

Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting of Frozen Food

Maintenance and Cleaning................. 17

Freezer Defrosting
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not in Use

Trouble Shooting Guide ..................... 18

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

We Care for the Environment

• 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.

• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached
paper.

• When your appliance finally wears out,
please try not to burden the environment
with it; call your nearest authorised service
agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance)

Instructions for Use

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Tips for Energy Saving

• Try not to open the door too often,
especially when the weather is wet and hot.
Once you open the door, mind to close it as
soon as possible. This is especially
important if you have an upright model.

• Every now and then check if the appliance
is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air
circulation behind the appliance).

• Turn the thermostat knob from higher to
lower setting as soon as possible (depends
on how loaded the appliance is, ambient
temperature...)

• Never use continuous operation unless
unnecessarily required; switch the
operation mode selection switch to the
setting for automatic operation as soon as
possible.

Important

• Before freezing packages of fresh foods,
make sure they are cooled to ambient
temperature.

• Ice and frost layer increase energy
consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

• 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.

• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.

• Always consider instructions stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Saving
Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.

• If you've bought this appliance to replace an
old one equipped with a lock that cannot be
opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure
that the lock is broken. This will make it
impossible for the children to lock
themselves in the appliance and suffocate.

• Mind to connect the appliance correctly to
the mains supply (see Connection to the
Mains Supply).

• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the
appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because the skin might stick to the
cold surfaces.

• 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.

• Never try to eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you may get
frostbites.

• Carefully check the foods for color and
smell and if you are in doubt about their
quality, throw them away because they may
be spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
before repairing (only a qualified technician
should repair it) and before cleaning.

• Do not use sharp object for defrosting the
appliance. Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manufacturer.

• For the sake of environment protection - 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 refrigerating system inside
the appliance.

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care
and dispose it of in compliance with
environmental protecting precautions. (See
We Care for the Environment).

• Heating element incorporated in the
appliance, all around the rim, is controlled
by the operation of the compressor and it
prevents the door gasket to freeze on to the
freezer compartment.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.

• The rating plate is in the interior or on the
rear wall of the appliance.

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Instructions for Use

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 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! In case the
interruption is extended over longer period of
time (16 hours for ZOI 0721/6, 10/21 hours for

Placing and Installation

ZOI 1221/6 ZODI 1121/6 15 hours depending of
appliances with or without a chill storage
batery), take food out of the freezer and use it,
or make sure it remains well cooled (perhaps
you have an extra appliance).

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out,
dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock,
break it, in order to prevent eventual
accidents (danger of children get locked
inside the appliance).

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating
substances which should be separately
treated and processed. Call your nearest
authorised service agent or specialised
servicing centre. If you don't 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).

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and 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 an appropriate
insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free
space at least 200 cm² wide and above the
appliance the high kitchen units should be at
least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to
assure adequate ventilation of the condenser
unit.

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Class Ambient temparature

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

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug
to the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated in the rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and
earthing have to be made according to current
standards and regulations. The appliance
resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -6 to
+6 %.

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Description of the Appliance

Freezing Compartment (1)

is used for freezing fresh foods.

Storing Compartment (2)

is used for storing packages of frozen foods.

Control Panel (3)

See Operating the appliance

Defrost Water Outlet (4)

(See Cleaning and Maintenance).

•

NOTE:

The appliance can be equipped with various
accesories, depending on the model of the
appliance.

Operating the appliance

Switching on the appliance

Rotate the thermostat knob A clockwise
towards the thicker end of the sign.

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A Temperature settings knob – Switching
the appliance on/off – Activating the super
freeze function
B Yellow signal light on: Super freeze
function is activated
C Red signal light flashing: High
temperature alarm

When the appliance is switched on for the first
time, there is a 24-hour delay in temperature
alarm operation since the appliance will not
have reached the adequate temperature. Thus,
unnecessary activation of alarm is prevented.

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Switching off the appliance

Rotate the A knob back to the position in which

the arrow is aligned with the symbol
(appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will
still be electric current in the appliance).

A change in the environment temperature will
affect the temperature in the appliance. The
thermostat knob setting should be adjusted
accordingly.
Positions towards the thicker part of the sign
mean a lower temperature in the appliance
(cooler). Settings towards the thinner part of the
marking mean a higher temperature (warmer).

Selecting the temperature in the
appliance

Recommended setting for the thermostat knob

A is half way between the thinner and the
thicker end of the sign.

Signal light C will flash when the temperature in
the freezer rises to a level that is too high, and
goes off when the temperature drops back to a
level that no longer represents food spoilage
hazard (see section »Troubleshooting«).

Freezing and storing frozen food

Freezing process

Maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
introduced into the appliance at a time is
indicated on the label with basic information
on the appliance. If this quantity is
exceeded, freezing quality will deteriorate,
as will the quality of the already frozen food.

• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours
before freezing fresh food:

− rotate the A button to the
B will light up)

After 24 hours, place the fresh food in the
freezing compartment. Make sure the fresh food
is not in contact with the food that is already
frozen.

• When freezing smaller quantities of food (1­2 kilograms), activating the super freeze
function is not required.

− After 24 hours, the food can be moved
to other parts of the freezer and the
freezing process can be repeated as
required: rotate the A button back to the

(signal light

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middle position and than after 5 seconds

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to the position
up).

• After the end of the freezing process, rotate
the A dial back to the desired setting, even if
the B signal light is not on (this means that
sufficiently low temperature has already
been reached.

• If the freezer boost is not deactivated
manually, it will be automatically switched off
after approximately 2 days. Then the
temperature of the freezer compartment
returns to the most recently set value (knob

position remains at

(signal light B will light

).

Important warnings on freezing fresh
food

• The freezer should only be used for
freezing food that is appropriate for
freezing. The food should always be
fresh and of adequate quality.

• Choose an appropriate packaging for
the food and package it correctly.

• The packaging should be airtight and
watertight to prevent loss of humidity or
vitamins from the food.

• Indicate the type of food, quantity, and
freezing date on each food package.

• It is important that the food is frozen as
quickly as possible; therefore, smaller
packages should be preferred. Before
freezing, the food should be cooled.

Storing Frozen Foods

Packages of frozen foods are stored in baskets.
If you remove the baskets, you can store frozen
packages directly on the cooling shelves.

Storing Commercially Frozen Foods

The storage time and recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen
foods is indicated on the packaging. For storing
and use consider manufacturer's instruction.
When shopping, be careful and choose only
packages of foods which are adequately
packed and provided with complete data and
stored in freezers where the temperature is not
higher than -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food wrapped with
frost. This indicates that the package was
thawed before at least once. Take care that
packages don't start to thaw. Temperature rise
shortens the storage time of commercially
frozen foods.

Approximate Storage Time of Frozen Foods

Food Storage time (in months

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

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+++

+++

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 rapidly activate themselves after
defrosting and make foods perishable.

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Instructions for Use

Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value
of foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and
ready-made meals.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Freezer Defrosting

Frost and ice layer, depositing on the inner
walls of the freezer should be defrosted when
3-5 mm thick.

• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the
freezer power boost to additionally cool the
food (see chapter “Freezing process”).

• After 24 hours, remove the frozen food from
the freezer and protect them from thawing.

• Disconnect the appliance – rotate the

thermostat knob A to the
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in
the bottom of the appliance and place a
vessel underneath to collect the defrost
water. Defrosting is accelerated if the door
is left open.

• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may
be hazardous to health.

position and

Cleaning the Appliance

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

abrasive cleaning agents. Be careful to remove
any cleanser agent remaining after cleaning.

• Clean the exterior of the appliances with
water and liquid detergent.

• Wash the interior with lukewarm water and
some vinegar.

• From time to time wipe the condenser on
the rear wall with a soft non-metal brush or
vacuum cleaner.

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

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.

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Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem: Cause or remedy

After connecting to the power
mains, the appliance does not
operate:
Cooling system has been • Too high environment temperature.

working continuously for a long • Door is open too often or it is left open too long.
period of time: • Door is not closed appropriately (there may be dirt

Ice accumulation in the freezer
interior is a result of:

Signal light C is flashing: • Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.

Door won’t open easily: • If you wish to open freezer door immediately or

Occurrence of murmur after
closing the door:

• Make sure the wall outlet is powered and that the
appliance is plugged in.

between the door and the refrigerator, the door may
be tilted, the seal should be checked, etc.).

• Too much fresh food was inserted.

• Insufficient compressor and condenser cooling.
Check the air circulation behind
the appliance and clean the condenser.

• Poor door sealing. If the seal is dirty or damaged,
clean or replace it.

• Door is opened too often or left open too long.

• Placing warm food into the freezer.

• Door not closed properly (particle between door
gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).

• Excessively long power failure.

• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.

shortly after closing it, you may feel rather strong
resistance. When the freezer door is opened, some
cool air escapes from the freezer compartment and it
is replaced by warm air from the environment. When
this air is cooled, a sub-pressure builds up, causing
resistance to door opening. After a few minutes, the
condition is normalized and
the door can be easily opened again.

• After closing the door, some murmur can occur. This
phenomenon is normal and is due to pressure
equalisation.

If none of the above reasons seems to match your problem, please contact the nearest service
center and state the type, model and serial number as indicated on the label with basic information
attached in the appliance interior.

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Noise

Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the cooling system with
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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is
heard, which is rather unusual for the
appliance. This noise is often a
consequence of inadequate placing. (The
appliance shall be placed and levelled firmly
on solid base and it should not touch the
wall or kitchen units standing next to it.)

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO

INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

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