Montpellier 137L Chest Freezer

Welcome

Thank you for choosing this Montpellier appliance. Your appliance has been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and performance, to give you years of trouble-free use. Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before installing or using your appliance to ensure that you get the most from your purchase and keep the manual for future reference.

The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product development.

Your 2 Year Guarantee

Your appliance is covered by a comprehensive two year Parts & Labour Guarantee. To activate your guarantee, you will need your product serial number. This can be found inside your appliance. Please keep a copy of your original sales invoice as this will be needed if any service call is required.

Register your Guarantee:

• Online: Visit the Support page on our website: www.montpellier-appliances.com
• By Post: Detach and fill in the provided form, attach a stamp and send it. Include your e-mail address for confirmation.
• By Phone: Contact our warranty registration department on 08081 961 388.

Safety Information

Contents

• Safety Warnings (Pages 4-5)
• Climate Range (Page 5)
• Components (Page 6)
• Transportation Instructions (Page 6)
• Installation Instructions (Pages 6-7)
• Initial Use (Page 7)
• Freezer Operation (Pages 7-8)
• Storing Frozen Food (Page 8)
• Defrosting (Page 8)
• Cleaning & Care (Pages 8-9)
• Do's & Don'ts (Page 9)
• Assistance (Page 10)

Safety Warnings

WARNING! It is hazardous for anyone other than authorized service personnel to carry out servicing or repairs which involves the removal of covers. To avoid the risk of an electric shock do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

WARNING! Risk of fire / flammable materials.

Safety Tips

• Do not use electrical appliances such as a hair dryer or heater to defrost your Freezer.
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the Freezer.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the Freezer compartment. Ice lollies can cause "Frost/Freeze burns" if consumed straight from the Freezer.
• Do not remove items from the Freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "Frost/Freezer burns". Bottles and cans must not be placed in the Freezer compartment as they can burst when the contents freeze.
• Manufacturer's recommended storage times should be adhered to.
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the Freezer. The Freezer is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specification or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your Freezer.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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.
• This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar 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.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems. Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food. Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes. One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Climate Range

The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rating plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is, room temperature, in which the appliance is working) the operation of the appliance is optimal (proper).

Note: Given the limit values of the ambient temperature range for the climate classes for which the refrigerating appliance is designed and the fact that the internal temperatures could be affected by such factors as location of the refrigerating appliance, ambient temperature and the frequency of door opening, the setting of any temperature control device might have to be varied to allow for these factors, if appropriate.

If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Grounding requirement: Your refrigerator must be grounded. Your refrigerator is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is correctly installed and grounded. Incorrect use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether your refrigerator is correctly grounded.

Locks

If your Refrigerator is fitted with a lock, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance to prevent children being entrapped. When disposing of an old Refrigerator, break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard.

Freon-free

The freon-free refrigerant (R600a) and the foaming insulation material (cyclopentane) that is environmentally friendly are used for the refrigerator, causing no damage to the ozone layer and having a very small impact on the global warming. R600a is flammable, and sealed in a refrigeration system, without leakage during normal use. But, in case of refrigerant leakage due to the refrigerant circuit being damaged, be sure to keep the appliance away from open flames and open the windows for ventilation as quickly as possible.

Names of the Parts

A diagram shows the different parts of the freezer:

• Handle
• Hinge
• Basket
• Cabinet
• Drain outlet
• Adjustable foot

WARNING: Never touch the interior of the Freezer Chamber or frozen foods in the compartment with wet hands as this could result in frost bite.

Transportation Instructions

The appliance should be transported only in a vertical upright position. The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation.

If during transport, the product has been transported horizontally, it must only be laid on its left-hand side (when facing the door front) and it must not be operated for at least 4 hours to allow the system to settle after the appliance is brought back to upright position.

1. Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage to the appliance. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if these instructions are disregarded.
2. The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture, and other atmospheric influences.
3. IMPORTANT: Care must be taken while cleaning / carrying the appliance to avoid touching the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance, as you might injure your fingers and hands or damage your product.
4. IMPORTANT: This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other appliance. Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as it is not designed for such use. You could injure yourself or damage the appliance.
5. IMPORTANT: Make sure that mains cable is not caught under the appliance during and after carrying / moving the appliance, to avoid the mains cable becoming cut or damaged.

When positioning your appliance take care not to damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc. Do not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or handle. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls. Our company declines to accept any liability should the instructions not be followed.

Installation Instructions

1. If possible, avoid placing the appliance near cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight as this will cause the compressor to run for long periods. If installed next to a source of heat or refrigerator, maintain the following minimum side clearances:
   • From Cookers: 4" (100 mm)
   • From Radiators: 12" (300 mm)
   • From Fridges: 4" (100 mm)
2. Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation. Ideally, a space of no less than 10cm must be left around the freezer, and ensure you allow gaps as shown in the diagram.
3. The appliance should be located on a smooth surface.
4. Protection from moisture. Do not locate the freezer in moist space to avoid the metal parts rusty. And do not spray water to the freezer, otherwise it will weaken the insulation and causes current leakage.
5. It is forbidden to use the refrigerator outdoors.
6. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to prepare your appliance for use.
7. If the freezer is installed in unheated areas, garages etc., in cold weather condensation may form on the outer surfaces. This is quite normal and is not a fault. Remove the condensation by wiping with a dry cloth.

Starting

Before you start to use the freezer:

1. Check that the interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear.
2. Clean the interior as recommended under "CLEANING AND CARE".
3. Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply, then the green light is on.
4. You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, whether the compressor is running or not which is quite normal.
5. If you are going to store already frozen food, open the freezer lid and check that the freezer has reached the correct temperature. Then you can put in your already frozen food.
6. Do not load the appliance immediately after it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer.

Important Notes:

• In case of a power failure, do not open the lid. Frozen food will not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 20 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately, or cooked and then refrozen.
• If the lid of the chest freezer is difficult to be opened just after being closed, don't worry. This is due to the pressure difference, which will equalize after a few minutes, allowing the lid to be opened normally.

Freezer Operation

The inside temperature of the freezer is regulated by a thermostat adjustment knob. The "1,2,3,4,5,6,7" marks on the knob do not represent the exact temperature values. The smaller the number, the higher the temperature.

• "1-3": Temperature range (10℃ to -2℃)
• "3-5": Temperature range (-2℃ to -12℃)
• "5-7”: Temperature range (-12℃ to -26℃)
• "7 ": Temperature range (below -26°C)

There is a deviation of ±3°C for each temperature mode in different usage environments due to the mechanical control mode. Please make fine adjustment according to the actual use condition.

Deep freeze

When setting the knob to the Deep-freezing range, the compressor may operate continuously without stop, allowing the food to be quickly cooled down.

Caution: Do not keep the knob at the Deep-freezing position after deep freezing.

Refrigeration mode conversion:

When shifting from the refrigerator mode to other modes, be sure to take out the fresh storage food in time to avoid frost damage. When shifting from the freezer mode or soft freeze mode to the refrigerator mode, take the following steps: set the thermostat knob to the refrigerator range, remove all the frozen food, leave the cabinet empty for about 1 hour, and then put in the food for fresh storage.

Due to individual factors of the refrigerator, the actual temperature in the box may have a certain error from the set temperature, which is a normal phenomenon and does not affect the normal use of the product.

Storing Frozen Food

• Prepackaged commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a freezer compartment.
• To ensure high quality is achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer, the following should be remembered:
  • Put packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
  • Do not exceed "Use By", "Best Before" dates on the packaging.
• Place fresh food to be frozen near the side walls to ensure fast freezing and away from the frozen food, if possible.
• Never exceed this maximum capacity. Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time.
• The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the center as quickly as possible.
• Take special care not to mix frozen food and fresh food.

Defrosting

• Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of around 7 mm (1/4") has been formed.
• Alternatively, you may switch off the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
• Extract the water conduit and put in a water container.
• 6 hours before the defrosting, please set the thermostat knob at "7" position to make sure the food is at the lowest temperature when taken out. All food should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place (e.g., fridge or larder).
• Remove the freezer basket, and leave the lid open. Containers of warm water may be placed carefully in the freezer to speed up the defrosting.
• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters, or other such electrical appliances for defrosting. When defrosting is finished, flow out the defrost water which is collected at the bottom of the freezer as the below diagram and dry the interior thoroughly. Switch on the Fast Freeze and leave it on for about three hours.

Defrosting Diagram:

Diagram shows four steps for defrosting:

1. A drain outlet is designed at the bottom of the freezer liner, and when defrosting, remove its rubber cover, then defrosting water flows out and is discharged from the drain pipe.
2. Extract the water conduit by 20-25mm until the water hole can be seen.
3. Twist the water conduit until the arrow points downward.
4. After defrosting is done, make sure there is no more water coming out before put the water conduit in place and make the arrow point upward.

How to use the ice-making box: Place the ice-making box in the upper position of the freezer compartment, so that it ices up as soon as possible.

Important Notes:

• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.
• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters, or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.
• It is normal that water beads or frosts appear on the freezer collar and door gaskets in the wet weather, which will not affect the normal use. In such case, please clean it with a dry cloth in time!

Cleaning and Care

• We recommend that you switch off the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning.
• Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent, and wax polish for cleaning.
• Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of the freezer and wipe it dry.
• Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
• Excess deposit of ice should be removed on a regular basis using a plastic ice scraper available from your local store. Large accumulation of ice will impair the performance of the freezer.
• Never use water wash the compressor position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust.
• Check lid seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's:

• Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or in a microwave oven following defrosting and cooking instructions.
• Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after each use.
• Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.
• Close the lid gently.
• Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.
• Clean and defrost your freezer regularly (See “Defrosting").
• Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to "Best Before", "Use By" dates.
• Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets that you buy.
• Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze it.
• Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
• Wrap all foods in aluminum foil or freezer quality plastic bags and make sure any air is excluded.
• Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible.
• Store small items in the basket provided.
• Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.

Don'ts:

• Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make the freezer more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.
• Use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives, forks to remove the ice.
• Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.
• Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst.
• Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer. Your freezer has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
• Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may cause 'freezer burns' on lips.
• Freeze fizzy drinks.
• Try to keep frozen food which has thawed, it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen.
• Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
• Shut the lid with force. You will damage the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 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 similar 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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Certifications

Electrical information

This electrical appliance must be grounded. This product is equipped with a plug, which is suitable for all houses equipped with sockets meeting the current specifications. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible shock hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a socket. This product complies with the EEC directives.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Warnings for disposal

Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable. Therefore, when the refrigerator is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than being disposed of by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.

Here For You

After-sales assistance

If you continue to experience problems with your appliance, please call the Montpellier customer service helpline on: 03333 234473 opt 3

Please have all your product details available, including the model number, serial number, original sales invoice (clearly showing model number, date of purchase and your retailer's details) before registering a fault. The service call cannot progress without this information.

Your 2 year Manufacturer's guarantee

THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

Your new Montpellier appliance carries a free guarantee which protects you against the cost of repairs during the first 24 months from date of purchase provided that: Any claim is accompanied by evidence of the model reference, model serial number and proof of purchase, such as a Sales Receipt, showing that the appliance was purchased within the 24 months prior to the date of claim.

What is not covered under the Guarantee

• Any appliance not correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Any appliance that is used for anything other than domestic purposes.
• Any defect caused by accident, misuse, unauthorised modification or inexpert repair.
• Cost of Call-out where a fault cannot be found with the appliance. Cost of Call-out for work covering routine maintenance, such as, but not exclusively, cleaning of filters or defrosting.
• Cost of Call-out for work required to correct the alignment of doors following door reversal procedures carried out by you. Use of the appliance by anyone other than the Householder. Use in any commercial environment.
• Consumable items, such as, but not exclusively, fuses in plugs, bulbs and breakable items which require routine replacement. Repair costs incurred that have not been authorised by Montpellier service and/or carried out by a non-approved Montpellier engineer.
• Montpellier Appliances do not accept claims for consequential loss, rusting, corroding, delivery damage or scratches.

YOUR GUARANTEE IS VALID ONLY IN THE UK & THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

To register your appliance simply complete the card in your appliance pack and return it with a stamp affixed or alternatively you can register online at: montpellier-appliances.com/support

... or by phone, call our warranty registration department on 08081 961388

SERVICE HELP-LINE

Should your appliance develop a fault, please call the Montpellier customer service helpline on: 03333 234473 opt 3

Please remember to have all your product details available, including the model number, serial number, date of purchase and your retailer's details before registering a fault.