Fridge-freezers

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this product. This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance. Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference.

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Chapter 1: General Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Read this user manual carefully.

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the following instructions:

If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:
  • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
  • Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
  • Bed and breakfast type environments;
  • Catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

Installation Warnings

Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (the name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge freezer must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the performance of your fridge freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• The installation procedure into a kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This must be done before placing food in the appliance.
• Install the two plastic distance guides (the parts on the black vanes -condenser- at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
• The distance between the appliance and back wall must be a minimum of 75 mm.

Electrical Connection (For UK type plug)

For your safety please read the following information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

This appliance operates from 220-240 volts and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug.

The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3-pin mains plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse. Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.

If the mains plug which is fitted is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other reason, please follow the instructions below on how to wire a 13 amp 3 pin plug.

How to wire a 13 amp plug?

Important The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

• Green and Yellow - Earth
• Blue - Neutral
• Brown - Live

As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

• The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
• The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N.
• The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L.
• You must make sure the lead is firmly secured under the cord clamp.

Diagram Description: A standard UK 3-pin plug with terminals labeled E (Earth, Green/Yellow wire), N (Neutral, Blue wire), and L (Live, Brown wire). A fuse holder (13 Amps) is shown. A cord clamp secures the cable.

During Usage

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm the environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.

Disposal of your old appliance

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 this product. 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.

Packaging and the Environment

Packaging materials protect your machine from damage that may occur during transportation. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly as they are recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and therefore decreases waste production.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the contrary case.

Information about New Generation Cooling Technology

Fridges with new generation cooling technology have a different working system than static fridges. In normal fridges, humid air that enters into fridge and the water vapor that comes out from the foods, accumulates frost formation in freezer compartment. In order to melt this frost, in other words defrost, the fridge has to be stopped. During the stopping period, to keep the foods cold, user has to extract the food to outside of fridge and user has to clear the ice during this period.

In the fridges with new generation cooling technology, situation in the freezer compartment is completely different. With the aid of fan, cold and dry air is blown out through many points into the freezer compartment. As a result of the homogenously blown cold air, even in the spaces between shelves, foods are frozen equally and correctly. On the other hand there will be no frost formation.

In the refrigerator compartment, there will be nearly same configuration with freezer compartment. Air, that is emitted with the fan, located at the top of refrigerator compartment, is cooled while passing through the gap behind the air duct. At the same time, air is blown out through the holes on the air duct so that cooling process is successfully completed in the refrigerator compartment. Holes on the air duct are designed such that the air distribution becomes homogenous in this compartment.

As there is no air passage between freezer and refrigerator compartment, there will be no odor mixing.

As a result of these, your fridge with new generation cooling technology, gives you, ease of use beside the huge volume and esthetic appearance.

Chapter 2: Your Fridge Freezer

Fridge compartment

• Fridge shelves
• Wine rack * (In some models)
• Door upper shelf
• Door shelf / Adjustable door shelf
• Chiller compartment * (In some models)
• Crisper cover
• Crisper
• Bottle shelf

Freezer compartment

• Freezer baskets

Diagram Description: An illustration showing the interior of a fridge-freezer. The fridge section includes shelves, door shelves, a crisper, and a chiller compartment. The freezer section contains baskets. Also shown are an egg holder and an ice tray, and levelling feet.

Chapter 3: Using Your Fridge Freezer

Display and Control Panel

Using the Control Panel

1. Freezer temperature setting.
2. Super Freeze mode indicator
3. Fridge temperature setting
4. Super Cooling mode indicator
5. Holiday mode indicator
6. Eco mode indicator
7. Alarm indicator
8. Child Lock mode indicator
9. Screen selector
10. Decrease value
11. Increase value
12. Mode Selector
13. Child Lock Selector

Diagram Description: A digital control panel display showing temperature settings for both fridge and freezer, along with various mode indicators and buttons.

Operating your Fridge Freezer

Super Freeze Mode

Purpose:

• To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf.
• To freeze prepared foods.
• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness.

How to use:

• Press ❄️ icon (#9 on control panel diagram), until the 'Freezer temperature setting' is selected (#1).
• Once Freezer temperature setting is selected, the temperature will flash.
• Press the ❄️ icon (#10) repeatedly until the 'Super Freeze logo appears' ❄️ in the top left corner (#2).
• Once the Super Freeze mode has been set, the machine will beep to confirm the mode has been switched on.
• After the beep the original temperature of the freezer will appear on screen.
• Mode can be cancelled by repeating the above instructions from the beginning.

During this mode:

• Temperature of the fridge compartment may be adjusted, this will not impact Super Freeze Mode.
• Economy and holiday mode cannot be selected whilst Super Freeze is active.

Super Cool Mode

Purpose:

• To cool and store a large quantity of food in the fridge compartment.
• To quickly cool drinks.

How to use:

• Press ? icon (#9 on control panel diagram), until the 'Fridge temperature setting' is selected (#1).
• Once fridge temperature setting is selected, the temperature will flash.
• Press the ? icon (#10) repeatedly until the 'Super Cool logo appears' ? in the top right corner (#4).
• Once the Super Cool mode has been set, the machine will beep to confirm the mode has been switched on.
• After the beep the last temperature of the fridge will appear on screen.

During this mode:

• Temperature of the freezer compartment may be adjusted, this will not impact Super Cool Mode.
• Economy and holiday mode cannot be selected whilst Super Cool is active.

Economy Mode

Purpose: Energy savings. During periods of less frequent use (door opening) or absence from home, such as a holiday, Eco program can provide optimum temperature whilst saving power.

How to Use:

• Press ? icon (#12 on control panel diagram), until the 'Eco Mode' icon ? appears (#6).
• Once the 'Eco mode' has been set, the machine will beep to confirm the mode has been switched on.
• After the beep the both the fridge and freezer temperature setting (#1 and #3) will display an 'E'.
• Eco Mode can be cancelled by pressing the ? Icon (#12).

During this mode:

• The freezer and fridge temperature may be adjusted however the adjustment will not be made until Eco Mode is cancelled. When economy mode is cancelled, the selected setting values will be activated and the temperature(s) will be adjusted.
• Super Cool or Super Freeze mode can be selected, however by selecting either modes Eco Mode is cancelled immediately.
• Holiday mode can only be selected after cancelling the economy mode.

Holiday Mode

Purpose: Holiday mode is to be used if the device is to be left for an extended period. During Holiday mode only the freezer compartment remains active.

How to Use:

• Press ? icon (#12 on control panel diagram), until the 'Holiday Mode' icon ? appears (#5).
• Once the 'Holiday mode' has been set, the machine will beep to confirm the mode has been switched on.
• After the beep the fridge will display '--' and the freezer will display the -18 °C set temperature.
• Holiday Mode can be cancelled by pressing the ? icon (#12).

During this mode:

• Freezer and fridge temperature may be adjusted however the adjustment will not be made until Holiday Mode is cancelled. When Holiday mode is cancelled, the selected setting values will be activated and the temperature(s) will be adjusted.
• Super Cool or Super Freeze mode can be selected, however by selecting either modes Holiday Mode is cancelled immediately.
• Eco Mode can only be selected after Holiday mode has been cancelled.

Drink Cool Mode

Purpose: This mode is used to cool drinks within an adjustable time frame.

How to Use:

• Press ? icon (#12) and ? (#9) icons simultaneously for five seconds.
• The cooler temperature set indicator will start showing '05'. This value will flash on screen.
• Users can either press ⬆️ or ⬇️ buttons to adjust the time period (05, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 minutes).
• When you select the time the numbers will blink 3 times on screen and sound beep beep. If the user do not press any button within 2 seconds the time will be set.
• The machine will then set the time, the remaining time will be shown on screen.
• Once the total time has elapsed, an alarm will sound.
• Cool Drink Mode can be cancelled by following pressing the ? icon (#12) and ? (#9) icons simultaneously for five seconds.

During this mode:

• When drink cool and child lock modes are active, the child lock mode must be cancelled in order to stop the alarm sound.
• While using this mode, you must regularly check the temperature of the bottles. When the bottles are cool enough, you must take them out of the appliance.
• Bottles can explode if left in the appliance for too long with drink cool mode active.

Screen Saver Mode

Purpose: This mode saves energy by switching off all control panel lighting when the panel is left inactive.

How to Use:

• Screen saver mode will be activated automatically after 30 seconds.
• If you press any key while the lighting of the control panel is off, the current machine settings will reappear on the display to let you make any change you wish.
• If you do not cancel the screen saving mode or press any key for 30 seconds, control panel will remain off.

To deactivate the screen saving mode:

• To cancel the screen saving mode, first of all, you need to press any key to activate the keys and then press and hold the Mode button "M" (#12) for 3 seconds.
• To reactivate screen saving mode, press and hold the mode button "M" (#12) for 3 seconds.

The Child Lock Function

Purpose: Child lock can be activated to prevent any accidental or unintentional changes being made to the appliance settings.

Activating Child Lock:

• Press and hold child lock button ? (#13) for 5 seconds.

Cancelling Child Lock:

• Press and child lock button ? (#13) for 5 seconds.

Door Open Alarm Function

If either the fridge or freezer door is left open for more than 2 minutes, the appliance will beep.

Temperature Settings

Freezer Temperature Settings

• Press ⚙️ icon (#9 on control panel diagram), until the 'Freezer temperature setting' is selected (#1).
• Once Freezer temperature setting is selected, the temperature will flash.
• Users can then use the up or down arrow (⬆️ / ⬇️) to set the temperature (-16, -18, -20, -22, -24°C and Super Freeze Mode).
• If Super Freeze mode or Eco mode is activated, the temperature will not change until the mode is cancelled.

Cooler Temperature Settings

• Press ⚙️ icon (#9 on control panel diagram), until the 'Fridge temperature setting' is selected (#1).
• Once Fridge temperature setting is selected, the temperature will flash.
• Users can then use the up or down arrow (⬆️ / ⬇️) to set the temperature (8, 6, 5, 4, 2°C and Super Cool Mode).
• If Super Freeze mode or Eco mode is activated, the temperature will not change until the mode is cancelled.

Warnings About Temperature Adjustments

• Your temperature adjustments will not be deleted when a power cut occurs.
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and ambient temperature of the placement of your fridge.
• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in, this is so it is completely cooled. Do not open the doors of your fridge and do not place food inside it during this period.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug out and then plug it back in again after a power cut after 5 minutes.

This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 10°C - 43°C range.

Accessories

Freezer box

• The freezer box is for foods that need to be accessed more easily.
• Removing The freezer box:
• Pull the box out as far as possible.
• Pull the front of box up and out.
• Make the inverse of the same operation for the resetting the sliding compartment.
• Note: Always hold the handle of box while moving in or out.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing freezer boxes.

Chiller shelf (In some models)

Keeping food in the chiller compartment instead of the freezer or refrigerator compartment allows food retain freshness and flavour longer while preserving its fresh appearance. If the chiller tray becomes dirty, remove it and wash with water. (Water freezes at 0 °C, but foods containing salt or sugar require lowered temperatures to freeze)

Normally people use the chiller compartment for raw fish, rice, etc...

Do not put foods you want to freeze or ice trays in order to make ice.

Removing the chiller shelf

• Pull the chiller shelf out toward you by sliding it on rails.
• Pull the chiller shelf up from the rail to remove.

After the chiller shelf has been removed, it can support a maximum 20 kg load.

Humidity Controller

When the humidity controller is in the closed position, it allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored for a longer time. In the event the crisper is full, the fresh dial that is located in front of the crisper, should be opened. By means of this, the air in the crisper and humidity rate will be controlled and the shelf life will be extended. If you see any condensation on the glass shelf, the humidity control should be placed into the open positions.

Adapti-Lift Door Shelf (In some models)

Six different height adjustments can be made to provide storage areas that you need by Adapti-Lift.

To change the position of Adapti-Lift:

• Hold the bottom of the shelf and pull the buttons on the side of the door shelf direction of arrow (Fig.1).
• Position door shelf the height you need by moving up and down.
• After you get the position that you want the door shelf, release the buttons on the side of the door shelf (Fig.2). Before releasing the door shelf, move up down and make sure the door shelf is fixed.

Figure 1 Description: Shows how to adjust the Adapti-Lift door shelf by pressing side buttons.

Figure 2 Description: Shows the door shelf in its new position.

Note: Before moving door shelf is loaded, you must hold the shelf by supporting the bottom. Otherwise, door shelf could fall off the rails due to the weight. So damage may occur on the door shelf or rails.

Adapti-Shelf (In some models)

ADAPTI-Shelf mechanism provides higher storage spaces with a simple movement.

• To cover the glass shelf, push it. (Fig. 1)
• You can place your food as you want in the resulting extra space. (Fig. 2)
• To bring the shelf to its original position, pull it toward you. (Fig. 1)

Figure 1 Description: Shows the Adapti-Shelf being pushed in to create more space.

Figure 2 Description: Shows food placed in the created extra space.

Visual and text descriptions on the accessories section may vary according which model you have.

Cleaning Instructions:

• Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.
• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water over it.
• You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm and soapy water.
• Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.
• You should clean the condenser with a broom at least once a year in order to provide energy saving and increase the productivity.

Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

Defrosting

Your refrigerator automatically defrosts. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows into the vaporization container behind your refrigerator and evaporates by itself in there.

Diagram Description: Illustration of an evaporating tray.

Replacing LED Lighting

If your fridge freezer has LED lighting contact the Sharp help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

Chapter 4: Food Storage Guidance

Refrigerator compartment

• For normal operating conditions, adjusting the temperature value of the cooler partition of the fridge to 4°C is enough.
• To reduce the humidity and consequently increase frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator and, in time, will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
• Nothing should touch the back wall as this will cause frost and the packages may stick to the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you will use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment (that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storing conditions.
• You can put fruits and vegetables into the crisper without packing.

Freezer compartment

• Please use the deep freeze compartment of your refrigerator for storing frozen food for a long time and for producing ice.
• To get maximum capacity for the freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for the upper and middle section. For the bottom section, please use the lower basket.
• Please do not place the food you that needs to be frozen next to the already frozen food.
• You should freeze the food to be frozen (meat, minced meat, fish, etc.) by dividing it into meal sized portions.
• Please do not refreeze frozen food once it has already thawed. It may pose a danger to your health as it may cause food poisoning.
• Do not place the hot meals in your deep freeze before they become cold. You would cause the other food frozen beforehand in the deep freeze to become putrefied.
• When you buy frozen food, makes sure that it has been frozen under appropriate conditions and that the package is not torn.
• While storing frozen food, the storage conditions on the package should be observed. If there is no additional information, the food must be consumed within the shortest time possible.
• If the frozen food package was subject to humidity and has a foul smell, it might have been previously stored under unsuitable conditions and gone rotten. Do not purchase this type of food!
• The storage durations of frozen food change depending on the ambient temperature, the frequency of the opening and closing of the doors, thermostat settings, food type and the time elapsed from the purchase time of the food to the time it is placed into the freezer. Always follow the instructions on the package and never exceed the indicated storage duration.
• During long lasting power failures, do not open the door of the deep freeze compartment. Your refrigerator will preserve your frozen food for about 18 hours in ambient temperatures of 25°C and for about 13 hours in ambient temperatures of 32°C. This value will decrease under higher ambient temperatures. During longer power failures, do not refreeze your food and consume it as soon as possible.
• Please note: if you want to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, it will not open easily. This is a normal occurrence. After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will open easily.

Important note:

• Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just as fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basil, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a stronger taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, just a small amount of the spice should be added or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed.
• The food storage period is dependent on the oil used. Suitable oils include: margarine, half fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils include: peanut oil and lard.
• The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

Chapter 5: Door Reversal

Repositioning the door

• It depends on which fridge freezer you have as to whether it is possible the reverse the doors.
• It is not possible where handles are attached to the front of the appliance.
• If your model does not have handles it is possible to reverse the doors, but this needs to be completed by authorised personnel. Please call Sharp service.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Check Warnings

Your fridge warns you if the temperatures for cooler and freezer are in improper levels or when a problem occurs in the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the Freezer and Cooler Indicators.

If your fridge is not operating;

• Is there a power failure?
• Is the plug connected to the socket correctly?
• Is the fuse of the socket to which the plug is connected or the main fuse blown?
• Is there any failure at the socket? To check this, plug your refrigerator into a known working socket.

If your fridge is not cooling enough;

• Is the temperature adjustment right?
• Is the door of your fridge opened frequently and left open for a long while?
• Is the door of fridge closed properly?
• Did you put a dish or food on your fridge so that it contacts the rear wall of your fridge so as to prevent the air circulation?
• Is your fridge filled excessively?
• Is there adequate distance between your fridge and the rear and side walls?
• Is the ambient temperature within the range of values specified in the operating manual?

If the food in your refrigerator compartment is over cooled

• Is the temperature adjustment right?
• Have you recently added a lot of food in the freezer compartment? If so, your fridge may over cool the food inside the refrigerator compartment as it will take longer to cool.

If your fridge is operating too loudly;

To maintain the set cooling level, the compressor may be activated from time to time. Noises from your fridge at this time are normal and due to its function. When the required cooling level is reached, noises will decrease automatically.

If the noises persist;

• Is your appliance stable? Are the legs adjusted?
• Is there anything behind your fridge?
• Are the shelves or dishes on the shelves vibrating? Re-place the shelves and/or dishes if this is the case.
• Are items placed on your fridge vibrating?

Normal Noises;

• Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise: During automatic defrosting. When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
• Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.
• Compressor noise (Normal motor noise): This noise means that the compressor operates normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is activated.
• Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
• Water flow noise: Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.

Air Blowing Noise (Normal fan noise):

This noise can be heard in a No-Frost fridge during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.

If humidity builds up inside the fridge;

• Has the food been properly packaged? Have the containers been well dried before they were put into the refrigerator?
• Are the doors of the refrigerator opened very frequently? When the door is opened, the humidity found in the air in the room enters the refrigerator. Especially if the humidity rate in the room is too high, the more frequently the door is opened the faster will be the humidification.

If the doors are not opened and closed properly;

• Do the food packages prevent closing of the door?
• Are the door compartments, shelves and drawers placed properly?
• Are door gaskets broken or torn?
• Is your fridge on a level surface?

If the edges of fridge cabinet that the door joint contact are warm;

Especially in summer (hot weather), the surfaces that the joint contact may get warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The compressor protection thermal fuse will cut out after sudden power breakdowns or after unplugging the appliance, because the gas in the cooling system is not stabilised. This is quite normal, and the fridge will restart after 4 or 5 minutes.
• The cooling unit of your refrigerator is hidden in the rear wall. Therefore, water droplets or ice may occur on the rear surface of your fridge due to the operation of the compressor in specified intervals. This is normal. There is no need to perform a defrosting operation unless the ice is excessive.
• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays) unplug it. Clean your fridge according to Part 4 and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.
• The appliance you have purchased is designed for home type use and can be used only at home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with these features, we emphasise that the producer and the dealer shall not be responsible for any repair and failure within the guarantee period.
• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult an authorised service provider.

Chapter 7: Tips for Saving Energy

1. Always allow foodstuffs to cool before storing in the appliance.
2. Thaw food in the fridge compartment, this helps save energy.

Chapter 8: Service & Warranty

If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered in the last few pages, do not attempt to service this fridge freezer yourself.

In the unlikely event of the product requiring repair, please contact the Customer Support Centre.

Telephone: 0333 5777230

Lines are open: Mon to Fri 09.00 to 20.00 & Sat and Sun 10.00 to 16.00

Warranty Information

Vestel UK, the licence partner for Sharp, guarantees that for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Vestel UK agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Vestel UK reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of Vestel UK. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Vestel UK, or its appointed Service Facility, within two years from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt or invoice, must be provided. If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original guarantee.

This guarantee shall only apply to faults that are due to an electrical or mechanical breakdown. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Vestel UK.

The product is intended for private domestic use only. The guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.