Installation and Operating Instructions
MODEL SCF358
CHEST FREEZER
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
It is advisable to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sovereign appliance. It has been designed to give years of trouble-free use provided it is installed and maintained correctly.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing or using your appliance. It is advisable to keep your purchase and installation receipts with these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Included is some important safety information in addition to guidelines and recommendations that will enable you to take full advantage of all the functions available.
This quality appliance has been tested and certified to meet all applicable UK electrical and safety standards.
This appliance must be installed and connected in accordance with current regulations by a qualified electrician.
After unpacking the appliance ensure that there is no visible damage. If the appliance has been damaged during transit, do not use it, contact your retailer immediately.
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Guarantee
This appliance is guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Keep your purchase receipt with these instructions.
To fulfill the conditions of the guarantee this appliance must have been correctly installed by a qualified person and operated in accordance with these instructions. The appliance is intended for domestic use only.
If the appliance fails to work properly during the first year period contact the Sovereign Service Help line on 01527-573010.
The appliance will be repaired or replaced (at the manufacturer’s discretion) at no cost to you. If the guarantee has elapsed, you will be given a quotation for any repairs or parts required.
The model and serial number together with details of your sales receipt must be quoted when contacting the Help line.
For Assistance or Service please contact the
Sovereign Service Help line on 01527-573010
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Description of the Appliance
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1. Food Storage Guidance
2. Access Lid
3. Storage Basket
4. Control Panel
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CONTENTS:
Section 1. Installation
Section 2. Safety Advice
Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Section 4. Maintenance
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S ection 1. Installation
IMPORTANT!
This appliance must be left to stand in an upright position for at least 4 hours before being switched on for the first time.
Remove all packaging and securing tape from the appliance.
Wash the interior of the appliance with luke warm water containing a small amount of bicarbonate soda (5ml to 0.5 litres of water).
Position the appliance in a dry atmosphere and out of direct sunlight.
Do not position next to a cooker or other sources of heat, i.e. radiator.
A clearance of 25mm should be maintained on each side of the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance is positioned on a firm flat floor.
This appliance must be level.
Connect the plug to an adjacent 13amp socket outlet and ensure that the appliance is not standing on the supply cable.
Section 2. Safety Advice
Please read this booklet thoroughly before installing and switching on the appliance. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage.
If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator or freezer with a lock, as a safety measure break or remove the lock before disposal.
Your old appliances contain insulation gases and refrigerant that must be disposed of correctly. Please ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged before the appliance is taken away for correct disposal in line with current legislation. If there is any doubt contact your Local Authority for instructions.
This appliance may contain the refrigerant isobutene (R600a). This is a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility; however, caution is required as isobutene is a flammable gas. It is essential to ensure that refrigerant tubes are not damaged during transportation and the installation of the appliance. In the event that the refrigerant circuit is damaged, avoid naked flames or sources of ignition and ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must never play in or around the appliance.
If using an adaptor, this must be used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and ensure that the electrical circuit is not overloaded as this could cause overheating.
Do not twist or bend the cables, and keep them away from hot surfaces.
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Do not plug ın or unplug this appliance with wet hands.
Following installation make sure that the power cable is not trapped underneath the appliance.
Section 3. Operating the Appliance
3.1. Switching on the Appliance
Allow the appliance to stand for 4 hours after installation.
Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
Set the thermostat control to the required setting as detailed in the
Temperature Control section (3.2.).
Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached.
3.2. Temperature Control
The temperature selector knob is located at the front of the appliance.
Setting “0”: Unit Off
Setting “1”: Unit On – Warmest Temperature
Setting “3 to 5”: Normal Operation (adequate for most situations)
Setting “7”: Coldest Temperature
Important!
During high ambient temperatures e.g. on hot summer days, it may be necessary to set the thermostat to the coldest setting (position 7). This may cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low temperature in the cabinet.
The appliance also has a Fast Freeze switch (orange) that can be turned on when large quantities of fresh food have been added for freezing. When the
Fast Freeze function is operating, the switch will light up. Once the food is frozen, turn the Fast Freeze switch off.
3.3. Storing & Freezing Food in the Freezer
This appliance is a four star freezer and is suitable for the long-term storage of frozen food items. It can also be used for freezing and storing fresh food items.
You should always follow the storage guidelines printed on each food producers packaging, however the information provided on the inner face of the access lid
(see Description of Appliance) can be used as a general guide for the maximum storage life of frozen items.
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3.4. Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling system and through the coils or tubing at the rear of the appliance. When the compressor is in operation you may hear a slight whirring sound or pulsating noise. The thermostat controls the operation of the compressor, and you may hear a slight click as it cycles in and out.
3.5. Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air vents are clear.
Try to avoid keeping the access lid open for a long time, warm air will enter the cabinet, and may cause a build up of ice as well as affecting the energy consumption. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the lid from closing properly
3.6. In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure, keep the lid closed. When the power has been restored the appliance will start to operate but it may take some time to achieve the pre-set operating temperature. Check the condition of your stored food items.
Section 4. Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
4.1. Internal Cleaning
Cleaning of the interior can only be carried out when the appliance has been switched off and de-frosted.
Clean the interior and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.
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4.2. External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products. There may be sharp edges on the underside of the product, so care should be taken when cleaning. Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause increased energy consumption.
4.3. Defrosting
It is advisable to carry out de-frosting when your frozen food stocks are minimal.
Any frozen food that you do have inside the appliance should be wrapped in thick newspaper or stored in a cool bag whilst carrying out the defrost operation.
If ice build up inside the appliance exceeds 3-5mm, switch off the appliance and leave the lid open and allow the ice to melt.
Do not use sharp objects to scrape the ice away.
Clean and dry the interior, close the lid and turn on the power to the appliance. When the power has been restored the appliance will start to operate but it may take some time to achieve the pre-set operating temperature.
4.4. When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents, disconnect from the electricity supply and clean the appliance, leaving the lid open until you wish to use the appliance again.
4.5. What to do if something goes wrong
Before contacting our service help line, check the following points:
There is no power to the appliance:
Check there is not a power cut
Check there is power to the electric socket/appliance
Check the fuse in the plug (Must be 13 amp)
The compressor runs continuously:
Is the lid closed correctly?
Have large quantities of food recently been added to the appliance? – if yes, allow the interior temperature to recover
Has the appliance lid been opened frequently? – if yes, allow the interior temperature to recover
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There is excessive frost/ice build up:
Ensure that the lid has been closed correctly
Ensure that the lid seal is clean and sealing correctly
The appliance is making a noise:
Refer to Normal Operating Sounds, section 3.4.
Check that the appliance has been installed correctly (refer to Section 1)
If after the above checks there is still a fault contact the Sovereign Service Help line on 01527- 573010.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not the result of a mechanical or electrical breakdown. The model and serial number together with details of your sales receipt must be quoted when booking an in-guarantee service call.
Insur ance
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The m anu facturer's gu arantee do es not cover lo ss of
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food content.
Any claim for loss, damage, costs or expenses of an indirect or consequential nature including any economic loss or damage to foodstuffs or any other goods is excluded. We recommend that you inspect your freezer regularly to check that it is working correctly, losses can result from deterioration following breakdown or accidental failure of the appliance, fuses, plugs or public electricity supply, these can be covered by your standard home insurance or might require extra cover. Check with your insurance provider.
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Important Note:
This appliance is m arked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipm ent (W EEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environm ent and hum an health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The sym bol on the product, or on the docum ents accom panying the product, the Crossed Out W heelie Bin, indicates that this appliance m ay not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipm ent.
Disposal m ust be carried out in accordance with local environm ental regulations for waste disposal. For m ore detailed inform ation about treatm ent, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product.
W e continuously try to im prove our products for the benefit of our custom ers.
For this reason we reserve the right to m ake changes to any product at any tim e, without notice
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