User Instruction
VFH050QW
VFH050QB
VFH070QW
VFH070QB
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Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installin and
first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure
that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user’s instructions
as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose
physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack
experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or train-ing to
operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
%"/(&3 Risk off child entrapment. Before you throw away your old appliance:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
- Cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can).
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lack
unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming
a death trap for a child.
FLAMMABLE - REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS
Danger! Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use
mechanical devices to defrost freezer. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Danger! Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired
only by trained service personnel. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
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Warning! Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers)
inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by
the manufacture.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none
of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
- Avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
- Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
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.
Warning ! Any electrical components(plug, power cord, compressor and etc.)
Safety Information
Caution! Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Consult repair
manual/owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety
precautions must be followed.
Caution ! Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property in accordance with federal
or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
Caution ! Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing; follow
handling instructions carefully.Flammable refrigerant used.
General safety
must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters. Use an exclusive
wall outlet.Do not connect your freezer to extension cords or in an outlet used by any
other appliance.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the
appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid hazard.
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Do not put hot food in the appliance.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture
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instructions.
Appliance s manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
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Safety Information
Do not pull on the power cord. To unplug, grip by the plug head.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of
electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer if you hands are damp/wet, as
this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
Daily use
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Do not place carbonated drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the
container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
Frozen items can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
Before maintenance, disconnect the plug from the socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic
scraper.
Regularly examine the drain in the freezer for defrosted water. If necessary, clean
the drain.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
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Safety Information
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to
overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or other heat sources.
Make sure that the power plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
Service
Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or other competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Crosley Service Center, and only
genuine spare parts must be used.
Energy saving
Don’t put hot food in the appliance;
Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s);
If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s);
Don’t open the door(s) frequently;
Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time;
Don’t set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in
either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be
discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the
appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recyclable.
Packaging materials
The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in a suitable
collection containers to recycle it.
Disposal of the appliance
1.Disconnect the plug from the power socket.
2.Cut off the power cord and discard it.
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Overview
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Installation
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators,
boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an
overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the
wall unit must be at least 4 inches. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be
positioned below overhanging wall units.
Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power
supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating
plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be grounded.
The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not grounded, connect the appliance to a separate
ground in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are
not observed.
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First use / Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal
accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the
typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the
finish.
Temperature Setting
Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob.
Position –2))
Position 1 –Cold Position
Position 5 –Colder. Normally setting at this position
Position 7 –Coldest
Position 7 –To fast freeze much hot food, after using the freezer for 24 hours
reset the freezer to your desired setting.
The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly
hot or if you open the door often.
Daily use / Freezing fresh food
The freezer is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen
food for a long time.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
Storing frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the product in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been
off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under 8
hours, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and
then re-frozen (after cooked).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the freezer or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case,
cooking will take longer.
Helpful hints and tips / Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be
added during this period;
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs;
Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
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Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer , can possibly
cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you
removal from the freezer, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you
to keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in
the shortest possible time;
Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should
be cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliance may not be connected to power during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove
the plug from the socket, or switch off and turn o the circuit breaker or fuse. Never
clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical
components. Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance
must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon
juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners
Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn
out the circuit breaker of fuse.
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Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should
be removed.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting
should be carried out as fellows:
- Unplug the unit. Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer. Defrosting
usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the freezer door open.
- For draining, place a tray beneath the outer drain plug.
Pull out the drain dial .
Hole
- Rotate the drain dial 180 degree. This will let the water flow out in the tray.
When done, push the drain dial in. Re-plug the drain plug inside the freezer.
Note: Monitor the container under the drain to avoid overflow.
- Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical
outlet.
- Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.
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Troubleshooting
Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified
electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this
manual.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).
Appliance dose not work
Plug is not plugged in or is loose
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Socket is defective
Electrical malfunctions are to be corrected
by an electrician.
Problem Solution
Fuse has blown or is defective
Insert plug into proper wall socket.
Appliance freezes too much
Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer
setting temporarily.
Unusual noises
Appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching the wall or
other objects.
Re-adjust the feet.
Move the appliance slightly.
Door seal is not air-tight.
Heavy build-up of frost on
the door seal.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
Door was open for an extended period. Open the door only as long as necessary.
A large quantity of warm food was
placed in the appliance within the last
24 hours.
Turn the temperature regulation to a colder
setting temporarily.
Possible cause
Temperature is set too cold or the
appliance runs at s7e tting .
Please look in the initial Temperature Setting
section.
The food is not frozen
enough.
The appliance is near a heat source. Please look in the installation location section.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear
of the appliance is touching another
part of the appliance or the wall.
If necessary, carefully bend the component
out of the way.
Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door
seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the
same time shape the warmed door seal by hand
such that it sits correctly.
If the malfunction shows again, contact the dealer you purchased the freezer
from or a Crosley Service Center.
These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. Write the necessary
data here, refer to the rating plate.
