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Instructions for Use

Refrigerator with Freezer

Models: RFN23841, RFN232041

Introduction

Welcome to the ASKO family! This appliance is designed to be a dependable aid for many years. Please read these operating instructions before use for general tips, information on settings and adjustments, and care advice.

WARNING! Read the safety instructions before using the appliance.

Keep these instructions for future use. Information about your product can be found at www.asko.com/energylabel or https://eprel.ec.europa.eu. Search by model name on the serial number plate.

Symbols used in this manual:

Important notes and precautions

Before using the appliance for the first time

Read the instructions carefully before connecting to the power mains. These instructions apply to various models; settings or equipment described may not be available on your appliance. Save this manual for future reference.

Check for any damage or irregularities. Notify the retailer if the appliance is damaged.

Allow the appliance to stand upright for at least 2 hours before connecting to the power mains to reduce the risk of operation faults due to transport effects on the cooling system.

Important safety instructions

DANGER OF FIRE! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with effective standards and regulations.

WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains.

ELECTRIC SHOCK! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.

ELECTRIC SHOCK! When positioning, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

ELECTRIC SHOCK! If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself due to the risk of contact with high voltage.

WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments unless recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate defrosting, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Ensure the appliance is installed as instructed to avoid hazards from poor stability.

Freeze burn hazard: To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and do not touch frozen food.

Safety of children and vulnerable persons

The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children without supervision.

Remove packaging intended to protect the appliance during transport and keep it out of reach of children, as it presents a danger of injury or suffocation.

When removing a used appliance, disconnect the power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in the appliance to prevent children from locking themselves in.

For European markets only:

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and 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 safe use and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Children aged 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

Warning regarding the refrigerant

The appliance contains a small amount of environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Ensure no parts of the cooling system are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the environment but could cause eye injury or fire. In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly, disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and call a service technician.

Important information on the use of appliance

WARNING! This appliance is intended for household and similar applications such as:

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

The appliance may not be used outdoors and must not be exposed to rain.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

If the appliance is out of use for an extended period, switch it off, unplug it from the power mains, empty, defrost, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or provide sufficient cooling (e.g., a replacement appliance).

Technical information on the appliance

The rating plate, found inside the appliance, indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of refrigerant, and climate classes.

If the language on the rating plate is not your preferred language, replace it with the supplied one.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Installation and connection

Selecting the location

DescriptionClassAmbient temperature range °CRelative humidity
Extended temperateSN+10 to +32≤75%
TemperateN+16 to +32
SubtropicalST+16 to +38
TropicalT+16 to +43

INFORMATION! This appliance is not intended for built-in use.

WARNING! Do not place the appliance in a room where the temperature can fall below 5 °C, as it may not work properly or become defective.

WARNING! The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use and must not be exposed to rain.

WARNING! Place the appliance in a room with a sufficient volume of air. The room must have a volume of at least 1 m³ of air for every 8 grams of refrigerant. The quantity of refrigerant is shown on the type plate inside the appliance.

Appliance installation

Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance.

Diagram showing dimensions for installation:

(Diagram showing clearances and dimensions: 50mm clearance at the back and top, 592/663mm width, 642/713mm height, 599mm or 641mm depth depending on handle type)

* depending on the model

** model with integrated handle

*** model with external/protruding handle

Connecting the appliance

WARNING! When not using the appliance for a longer period, switch it off using the appropriate key and disconnect it from the mains. Empty, defrost, clean the appliance, and leave the door ajar.

WARNING! In case of a defect or power cut, do not open the freezer compartment unless the appliance has been out of operation for more than the hours indicated on the type plate (temperature rise time). After this time, use the frozen food or ensure it is properly cooled (e.g., by transferring it to another appliance).

Before using the appliance for the first time

Do not connect the appliance to the mains until you have carefully read the instructions for correct and safe use. These instructions are for various types and models; settings or parts described may not be available on your appliance. Keep these instructions for future use. If you sell the appliance, enclose them with it.

Inspect the appliance for damage or irregularities. If damaged, contact the store that sold it.

Allow the appliance to stand upright for at least 4 hours before connecting to the mains. This reduces the risk of malfunctions from transport effects on the refrigerant unit.

Before first use, clean the interior and all accessories with lukewarm water and a neutral cleaning agent. Wipe cleaned parts with a cloth with clean water and dry thoroughly.

When using the appliance for the first time, do not put food in until the temperature has decreased to the set temperature.

Energy-saving advice

Reversing the door opening direction

The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed. Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door opening direction.

Tools required:

Note: If the appliance needs to be tilted for access to bottom parts, ask for assistance or place it on soft padding to prevent damage.

Procedure:

  1. Place the appliance upright. Open the top door and remove door racks. Close the door.
  2. Remove the top hinge cap (1).
  3. Undo screws (2) and remove hinge (3). Hold the door to prevent it from falling.
  4. Remove the top door from the middle hinge by lifting it straight up. Lay it on a smooth surface.
  5. Take the right cap/cover (4) and place it where the top hinge was removed. Remove and save the cap/cover from the other side (5) where the hinge will be relocated.
  6. Remove cap (6) from the left side of the top door. Remove cap (7) from the right side. Place cap (7) on the left side and cap (6) on the right side of the top door.
  7. Undo screw (8) and remove door retainer (10) and door stop (9). Install the supplied door retainer and door stop (9) using screw (8). Keep door retainer (10) if needed later.
  8. Undo screws from the middle hinge and remove it. Remove the bottom door from the bottom hinge.
  9. Lay the bottom door on a smooth surface. Undo screw (8) and remove door retainer (10) and door stop (9). Attach the supplied door retainer and door stop (9) using screw (8). Keep door retainer (10) if needed later.
  10. Remove the middle hinge cap and replace it on the opposite side.
  11. Tilt the appliance backwards and remove the adjustable foot (11).
  12. Undo the three screws on the bottom hinge (14) and remove it. Remove the extra foot (12) from the bottom hinge pin (13). Unscrew pin (13) from the bottom hinge and screw it onto the opposite side of the hinge, with the extra foot (12).
  13. Attach hinge (14) onto the opposite side using screws. Attach screws in the order shown: first screw 1, then screws 2. Screw on adjustable feet (11).
  14. Place the bottom door onto the bottom hinge and hold it. Rotate the middle hinge by 180°. Place the washer correctly and adjust the middle hinge position to install and fix the bottom door.
  15. Place the top door in position and use screws (2) to attach the upper hinge (3). Hold the top door while positioning.
  16. Replace the upper hinge cap (1).
  17. Open the top door and replace the door rack; then, close the door.
  18. Note: If your model has a handle, move it to the opposite side: Remove caps (1), undo screws (2). Rotate handle (3) by 180°, replace on the opposite side, fasten screws (2), and replace caps (1).

Description of the appliance

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.

A Refrigerator:

  1. Control panel
  2. LED lighting
  3. CoolFlow column
  4. Glass shelves
  5. Slider for converting the MultiZone drawer into a fruit and vegetables bin
  6. MultiZone drawer
  7. Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity control
  8. Low door racks
  9. Bottle shelf

B Freezer:

  1. Top freezing and storage drawer
  2. Deep SpaceBox drawer for freezing and storage
  3. Bottom storage drawer

CoolFlow: This system creates optimal air circulation to keep the temperature constant throughout the entire refrigerator compartment. Air mimics the natural microclimate that keeps food fresh longer. Openings around the fan must never be covered or obstructed.

NoFrost: With the NoFrost system, you no longer need to defrost the freezer.

Shelf

Shelves can be positioned on guides in the refrigerator interior. To move or remove a shelf, lift it slightly at the back, pull towards you, and then move or remove it. Store quickly perishable food at the back of the shelf where the temperature is lowest.

Bottle rack

Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity control

Pulling out the bin: To remove a drawer, pull it out as far as it will go (1). Lift the front part (2) and pull it out completely.

MultiZone drawer (Only in some models)

The MultiZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to three times longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining flavour and nutrients. The temperature in this drawer depends on refrigerator settings, environment temperature, door opening frequency, and food amount.

For a temperature around 0 °C in the MultiZone drawer, set the refrigerator compartment to 4 °C or lower. Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer may fall below 0 °C. Place temperature-sensitive food in the upper refrigerator parts.

For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.

To remove the drawer: Pull out until blocked. Lift the front part and pull out completely.

Turning the MultiZone drawer into a fruit and vegetables drawer

If you need extra space for fruit and vegetables, you can convert your MultiZone drawer:

INFORMATION! When the Convert function is activated (indicator light above D symbol is lit), the drawer functions as a fruit and vegetable bin regardless of slider setting. If the slider is set to MultiZone, the drawer temperature will not be close to 0 °C, potentially causing food spoilage. Move temperature-sensitive food to a more suitable place.

Door racks

Interior side of the refrigerator door has shelves for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. Shelves can be repositioned by lifting them slightly and moving them to desired spots.

The bottom rack is for bottles. Maximum load on each door shelf is 5 kg.

CoolFlow

The advanced CoolFlow fan system evenly distributes temperature throughout the refrigerator. Air mimics a natural microclimate that keeps food fresh longer. This system allows placing any type of food on any shelf, as there are no temperature differences between them.

AdaptTech

Innovative sensor technology adjusts appliance operation to user habits. The adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records daily and weekly usage, adapting operation to perceived patterns. If increased door opening is anticipated, the appliance lowers the temperature beforehand to prevent temperature increases. It also anticipates adding larger amounts of food and adapts by cooling or freezing more intensively.

Operating the appliance

Control Panel Overview:

Switching the appliance on/off

Adjusting the temperature in the appliance

INFORMATION!

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

Intensive freezing (super freeze) function

INFORMATION! When intensive freezing is activated, temperatures may be lower in both compartments. The appliance works at maximum capacity and may be noisier.

Convert function

The entire freezer compartment can be converted into a MultiZone compartment with a temperature at or slightly below 0 °C. Do not store food sensitive to low temperatures here, as it may freeze. Empty the freezer compartment before switching to MultiZone to prevent frozen food from defrosting.

INFORMATION! The Convert function also affects the MultiZone drawer. When activated, the drawer will function as a fruit and vegetables bin regardless of the slider setting, which may lead to food spoilage. Move temperature-sensitive food to a more suitable place.

High temperature alarm

Switching off the alarm:

Open door alarm

INFORMATION! Switching off the alarm with the B key will reactivate it after 4 minutes if the door remains open.

INFORMATION! If the door is left open for more than 10 minutes, the alarm stops, and the indicator light above -16°C or -18°C flashes. The appliance switches to safe mode to provide sufficient cooling and prevent food spoilage.

Storing and freezing food

Recommended distribution

Sections of the refrigeration compartment:

INFORMATION! Store food that spoils rapidly at the back of a shelf or drawer at the lowest temperature.

WARNING! Do not store fruit (bananas, pineapples, papaya, citrus fruits) and vegetables (courgettes, tomatoes, aubergines, cucumber, sweet peppers, potatoes) that are sensitive to low temperatures in the refrigerator.

Sections of the door:

Sections of the freezer compartment:

WARNING! Do not store lettuce, eggs, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, yoghurt, buttermilk, sour cream, or mayonnaise in the freezer.

Avoid contamination of food

To avoid contamination, follow these instructions:

Storing fresh food in the refrigerator

For quality, ensure:

Freezing and storing foods in the freezer

Important recommendations for freezing fresh food:

Freezing large quantities of fresh food

Important recommendations for storing frozen food

Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer
Type of foodStorage life
Fruit, beeffrom 10 to 12 months
Vegetables, veal, poultryfrom 8 to 10 months
Venisonfrom 6 to 8 months
Porkfrom 4 to 6 months
Finely chopped or minced meat4 months
Bread, pastas, cooked dishes, whitefish3 months
Offal2 months
Smoked sausage, bluefish1 month

Thawing frozen food

Maintenance

Defrosting the appliance

Automatic defrost of the refrigeration compartment:

The refrigeration compartment defrosts automatically from time to time.

Defrosting of the NoFrost freezer:

The NoFrost freezer defrosts automatically. Any frost deposits disappear.

Ice or frost deposits in the freezer compartment can be caused by unusual use (frequent door opening, long open door, poor door seal, etc.). The freezer may need manual defrosting.

Manual defrosting of the NoFrost freezer:

A layer of frost can build up on the walls despite the NoFrost feature, usually due to abnormal use (frequent door opening, long open door, poor door seal, etc.).

In such case, the freezer can be defrosted manually:

WARNING! Do not use defrosting sprays; they may melt plastic parts or harm health.

WARNING! Do not use knives or sharp objects to remove frost; you may damage the cooling system pipes.

Cleaning the appliance

WARNING! Switch off the appliance and unplug it before cleaning.

WARNING! Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, as they can damage the surface.

INFORMATION! Activate intensive freezing 24 hours before cleaning the freezer.

WARNING! When not using the appliance for a longer period, switch it off, unplug it, empty, defrost, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

Faults table

If you have doubts about your appliance's operation, check the following table before assuming it is defective.

ProblemCause/Solution
Appliance is connected to the power mains but does not work.
  • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and the appliance is switched on.
Cooling system operates continuously for a long period of time:
  • Too high environment temperature.
  • Door opened too frequently or too long.
  • Door not closed correctly (impurities on seal, misaligned door, damaged seal).
  • Too much fresh food inserted at once.
Excessive build-up of ice on the back wall of refrigerator interior can be a result of:
  • Door opened too frequently or too long.
  • Warm food placed in the refrigerator.
  • Food or containers in contact with the back interior wall.
  • Poor door sealing.
  • If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean or replace it.
Build-up of ice or frost in the freezer interior:
  • The door has been opened for too long or too frequently.
  • The door is not properly closed.
  • The door has a poor seal (gasket dirty, door not aligned, gasket damaged).
  • Manually defrost the appliance.
Condensate (dew) on the shelf above the drawers:This is transient and unavoidable in high temperature/humidity periods. It subsides when conditions normalize. Clean drawers more frequently and wipe droplets occasionally. Open the humidity control slider. Put food in bags or packaging with a good seal.
Water is dripping/leaking from the refrigerator:
  • Clogged water discharge opening or water dripping past the water gutter.
  • Clean the blocked opening (e.g., using a plastic straw).
  • If a thick layer of ice builds up, defrost the appliance manually.
LED lighting does not work:
  • Call a service technician. Do not attempt repair yourself due to high voltage risk.
The light above the set temperature display will flash:
  • Door opened too frequently or too long.
  • Door not closed correctly.
  • Extended power failure.
  • Too much fresh food inserted at once.
The signal light above the 2°C display and/or the signal light above the D display is flashing:
  • Sensor keys are not responding. Call a service centre for repair. The appliance will operate in safe mode until repaired, automatically preserving the most suitable temperature for each compartment.
Signal light above the 4°C indicator is flashing:
  • Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor error or fault. Call a service centre for repair. The appliance will operate in safe mode until repaired, automatically maintaining the most suitable temperature for each compartment.
Signal light above the 6°C indicator is flashing:
  • Freezer compartment temperature sensor error or fault. Call a service centre for repair. The appliance will operate in safe mode until repaired, automatically maintaining the most suitable temperature for each compartment.
Signal light above the -18°C indicator is flashing:
  • Door was open for too long. Close the door.
Signal light above the -16°C indicator is flashing:
  • If compartment lighting also fails, the refrigerator compartment door sensor has failed. Call a service centre for repair. The appliance will operate in safe mode until repaired, automatically preserving the most suitable temperature for each compartment.
Signal light above the C indicator is flashing:
  • Freezer compartment door was open for too long. Close the door.
Signal light above the C indicator is flashing rapidly:
  • Compartment fan failure. Call a service centre for repair. The appliance cannot operate normally. Transfer food to a cool place and switch off the appliance.
Signal light above the C indicator is flashing rapidly:
  • Condenser compartment fan failure. Call a service centre for repair. The appliance cannot operate normally. Transfer food to a cool place and switch off the appliance.

If you cannot solve the problem, contact the service centre. State the type, model, and serial number shown on the type plate or label inside the appliance.

Environmental aspects

Disposal of packaging and appliance

This appliance is made from sustainable materials and must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Contact local authorities for information.

INFORMATION! See also chapter ‘Disposal’ in Safety instructions.

The appliance packaging is recyclable and may include:

These materials must be disposed of responsibly according to government regulations.

The appliance is marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, indicating it must be disposed of separately from unsorted household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a special municipal waste processing location or a dealer providing this service.

Separate disposal of domestic appliances avoids detrimental consequences for humans and the environment, allowing materials to be recovered and saving energy and raw materials.

CE Declaration of conformity: We declare that our products conform to applicable European Directives, Regulations, requirements, and standards.

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Models: RFN23841B, RFN23841S, RFN23841W, RFN23841 Built in Refrigerator, Built in Refrigerator, Refrigerator

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