"Plasmacluster" and "Device of a
cluster of grapes" are trademarks of
Sharp Corporation.
SJ-F821VM-SS
SJ-F921VM-SS
SJ-VX57PG-BK
SJ-VX57PG-DM
SJ-VX57ES-DS
SJ-VX57PG SJ-F821VM
SJ-F921VM
Refrigerator - Freezer
Operation manual
Contents
•
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
•
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
•
Useful modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
(SJ-VX57PG)
• Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
(SJ-F821VM,SJ-F921VM,SJ-VX57ES)
•
Storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Before you call for service . . . . . . . . . . 14
Refrigerant: R600a
Insulation blowing gas: Cyclopentane
SJ-
VX57ES
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Refrigerant
This refrigerator contains fl ammable refrigerant (R600a:
isobutane) and insulation blowing gas (cyclopentane).
Observe the following rules to prevent ignition and
explosion.
■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit and also do
not allow any sharp objects to have contact with the
refrigeration system. The refrigeration system behind
and inside the refrigerator contains refrigerant.
■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process. (This refrigerator
has adopted automatic defrosting system.)
■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.
■ Do not block the space around the refrigerator.
■ Do not use fl ammable sprays, such as spray paint
near the refrigerator.
■ Do not store fl ammable sprays, such as spray paint in
the refrigerator.
■ In the case of failure of the refrigeration system, do
not touch the wall socket and use open fl ames.
Open the window and let out the air from the room.
Then ask a service agent approved by SHARP for
service.
Power cord, Plug, Socket
Read carefully the following rules to prevent electric
shock or fi re.
■ Make sure to protect the power cord from being
damaged during installation or moving. If the power
plug or cord is loose, do not insert the power plug.
■ Do not place multiple portable socket-outlets or
portablepower supplies at the rear of the refrigerator.
■ Connect the power plug into the wall socket fi rmly
and directly. Do not use an extension cord or adapter
plug.
■ Connect the power plug to the socket with the
required rated voltage.
■ Connect the earth pin to the earth terminal properly.
■ Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
■ Disconnect from the main electricity supply by
removing the main plug from the socket. Do not
remove by pulling the power cord.
■ Dust deposited on the power plug may cause fire.
Wipe it off carefully.
■ Pull out the plug if the refrigerator is not used for a
long time.
■ If the fl exible supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by service agent approved by SHARP in
order to avoid a hazard.
Installation
■ Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet
location. It may cause the damage to the insulation
or electrical leak. Dew may also appear on the outer
cabinet and it causes rust.
■ The refrigerator should be installed fl atly and fi rmly on
the fl oor.
In use
■ Do not store volatile and flammable materials such as
ether, petrol, propane gas, aerosol cans, adhesive
agents and pure alcohol etc. These materials are easy
to explode.
■ Do not store temperature-sensitive products such as
pharmaceutical products in the refrigerator.
There are high risks of changes in product quality.
■ Do not attempt to change or modify this refrigerator.
This may result in fi re, electric shock or injury.
■ Do not place bottled drinks and cans in the freezer
compartment.
Especially “Express cool” is in operation, there is a
high risk that glass bottles may burst.
■ Do not place any object on the top of refrigerator.
If the object falls down from the top, it may cause
injury.
■ Do not hit the glass doors hard. Otherwise, they may
break and cause physical injury.
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■ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years or 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 or understanding the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children without
supervision.
■ Do not use other than potable water to make ice
cubes.
Safety information
WARNING
This means that there are high risks of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This means that there are high risks of material damage or personal injury.
CAUTION
Fire marks means this refrigerator has risk of fi re accident.
WARNING
Household use only
Thank you very much for buying this SHARP product. Before using your SHARP
refrigerator, please read this operation manual to ensure that you gain the
maximum benefi t from it.
• This refrigerator is intended for making ice cubes, refrigerating and freezing food.
• This refrigerator is for household use only
, with ambient temperature indicated
in the table. The climate class is specifi ed on the rating plate. If the refrigerator
operates out of range (ambient temperature range) of the climate class which
is rated for that model, it may not be able to maintain satisfactory internal
temperatures. If the refrigerator is used at colder temperatures, the refrigerator
will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5°C.
• The refrigerator should not be subjected to temperatures of -10°C or below for a
long period of time.
Climate
class
Acceptable range of
ambient temperature
SN +10°C to 32°C
N +16°C to 32°C
ST +16°C to 38°C
T +16°C to 43°C
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Disposal
■ Ensure that the refrigerator presents no danger to
children while being stored until disposal. (e.g. remove
the door to prevent child entrapment.)
■ This refrigerator should be disposed appropriately.
Take the refrigerator to a professional recycling plant
for flammable refrigerant and insulation blowing
gases.
Transportation
■ When you install or move
your refrigerator, use
curing mat to protect the
fl oor from being damaged.
■ Carry the refrigerator by
holding the handles located
on the rear and the feet of
the bottom. If you lift up the
refrigerator improperly, it
may cause injury.
CAUTION
In use
■ Do not touch the compressor unit or its peripheral
parts, as they become extremely hot during operation
and the metal edges may cause injury.
■
Do not touch foods or metal containers in the freezer
compartment with wet hands. This may cause
frostbite.
■ Do not open or close the door when somebody put
a hand near the door. There is a risk that the other
people may catch their fi ngers in the door.
■ Do not put oversized object in the pockets of the door.
If the object falls down from the pockets, it may cause
injury.
■ Make sure to handle the glass shelves with care to
install or uninstall. If you drop the glass shelves, it
may break or cause injury.
rear
bottom
rear bottom
Trouble
■ If you smell something burning, pull out the power
plug immediately. Then ask a service agent approved
by SHARP for service.
■ In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening
window. Do not touch the refrigerator or the power
socket.
Care and Cleaning
■ Unplug the refrigerator fi rst to prevent electric shock.
■ Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or
the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration
of the electrical insulation.
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Installation
Free standing type
1
Keep adequate ventilation space around the
refrigerator.
• The picture shows
the minimum
required space
for installing the
refrigerator. The
measurement
condition of energy
consumption is
conducted under
a different space
dimension.
• By keeping greater space, the refrigerator may
consume a less amount of power consumption.
• If use the refrigerator in the smaller space
dimension than pictured below, it may cause
temperature rise in the unit, loud noise and failure.
• The space between the rear of the refrigerator
and the wall should be 50mm or more, and less
than 75mm. If the space is wider than 75mm, you
may get injured by touching compressor and its
peripheral parts which are extremely hot during
the operation.
Overall space required in use
2
Use the two front adjustable feet to place the
refrigerator fl atly and fi rmly on the fl oor.
4
Connect the appliance via a correctly installed
socket.
Note
• Place your refrigerator to access the plug.
• Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight and do not
place next to heat generating appliance.
• Do not place your refrigerator directly on the ground.
Insert suitable stand such as wooden board under the
refrigerator.
• When you insert the power plug with the door opened,
door alarm sounds but it is normal. This sound stops
after closing the door.
Casters are located on the bottom of the
refrigerator
• The casters allow the refrigerator
to move back and forth.
SJ-VX57PG
SJ-F821VM
SJ-F921VM
a 818mm 832mm
b 1012mm 1012mm
c 1188mm 1188mm
d 1409mm 1424mm
Before using your refrigerator
• Clean the inside parts with a cloth soaked in warm
water.
• If you use soapy water to clean, wipe it off thoroughly
with water.
Adjustable foot
Casters
90mm
or more
60mm
or more
60mm
or more
b
d
a
c
3
When right and left doors are not properly aligned,
adjust using the adjustable feet.
(Until the adjustable foot on the
other side is slightly off-ground.)
When the left door
is raised.
When the right door
is raised.
Lower the
foot at right
side.
Lower the
foot at left
side.
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5
Description
1. Refrigerator shelf (Upper)
2. Refrigerator shelf (Lower)
3. Door pocket (4 pcs)
4. Egg holder
5. Bottle pocket (2 pcs)
6. Extra cool plus case
7. Movable ice maker
You can put the ice maker in the freezer drawer.
8. Freezer drawer (2 pcs)
9. Freezer case (Upper) (2 pcs)
10. Freezer case (Bottom left)
11. Freezer case (Bottom right)
12. Adjustable foot (2 pcs)
13. Fixed shelf
14. Humidity adjustment (2 pcs)
Humidhity of the fluit and vegetable crisper can
be adjusted.
“Open” “Close”
• Default setting is “Open” position.
• If sliders are “Close” position, it can keep
moisture better.
15. Fruit and vegetable crisper
This case works for storing food with
highmoisture freshly
.
Move the partition to fit the size of food.
16. Fresh
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case
17. Metal tray (Extra cool plus case)
18. Metal tray (Freezer case)
19. Freezer shelf
20. Magnetic door seal
21. Hybrid cooling panel
The panel cools the refrigerator compartment
indirectly from the rear. In this way, food is
cooled gently without being exposed to cold air
flow.
22. Light
23. Control panel
*1 SJ-VX57PG
*2 SJ-F821VM, SJ-F921VM,SJ-VX57ES
If you wish to store large items within your
refrigerator
•
•
You may remove any shelves or any pockets numbered
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,19 in the picture
above.
Cooling performance is not influenced even if you use
the refrigerator in the above situation.
Deodorizing unit
Deodorizing catalyst is installed on the routes of
cold air. There is no need to operate and clean.
Movable ice maker
Lever
Ice cube box
1) Do not over fill the tray with water.
Otherwise the ice cubes will join
together when frozen.
2) When ice cubes are made, turn the
lever clockwise to put the ice into the
ice cube box.
Note
• Make sure to place the ice maker flatly not to spill out
the water from the ice tray.
• To prevent the ice cube box from being damaged, do
not pour oil into it or make ice in it.
Fruit and vegetable crisper
Partition
15
13
5
6
20
20
20
20
1
3
3
12 12
10
22 21 22
17
3
3
14
11
16
4
23
5
9
19
18
(*2)
23
(*1)
8
7
2
6
Useful modes
As for the operations, refer to chapter “Control panel”.
*
1
It may take more time to complete if the operation
overlaps with defrosting. This mode starts after
defrosting is completed.
*
2
If you do not stop the alarm, it sounds 30 minutes
continuously.
Note
• Extra cool, Express freezing and Express cool are not
available at the same time while one of the modes is in
operation.
• Avoid opening the door as much as possible during the
operations of these modes.
Extra cool
Express freezing
Express cool
Extra cool Express freezing Express cool
Feature This mode is to cool
beverages or foods to
ice-cold.
Note : Food with high-
moisture may freeze.
This mode speeds up
the time to freeze food
or make ice.
This mode is to cool beverages or foods quickly.
Place Fresh room Freezer compartment Freezer compartment
CAUTION : Do not place glass bottles. There is a
high risk that they may burst.
Operating time
6 hours *
1
2 hours *
1
30 minutes
• This mode ends automatically.
• The alarm does not sound.
• This mode ends automatically.
• The alarm sounds.
To stop the alarm *
2
Touch enter
key. or
Press “Express
freezing” button.
After the operation
completed
• There is no need for taking beverages or
foods out.
• Be sure to take the beverages and foods out
when the alarm sounds.
• If the beverages and foods are left in the freezer
compartment over approximately 30 minutes,
they may freeze.
At the time of
power failure
during the
operation
• This mode is automatically cancelled. • This mode is automatically restarted from the
previous state at the time of re-power.
Freezer
compartment
Fresh case
Extra cool plus
• This mode is convenient to keep food in cold temperature.
The setting temperature is around -1.5°C.
• The effi ciency of this mode depends on the usage environment (ambient
temperature, frequency of opening or closing the door, amount of food).
To keep the temperature, avoid opening the door as much as possible.
CAUTION : Do not place glass bottles. There is a high risk that they may burst.
Extra cool
plus case
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Deep freezing
• This temperature setting is to keep food at deep freezing temperature.
Set temperature setting to -24°C.
You can also use “Deep freezing” button as a shortcut. Refer to page of “Control panel”.
• The temperature may vary depending on the usage (i.e. ambient temperature,
frequency of door openings, amount of food).
To keep the temperature, try not to open doors too frequently.
• Do not touch the stored food with wet hands and do not put it into your mouth
immediately after removal.
Also, avoid touching internal fittings, especially Metal tray. These may cause frostbite.
Plasmacluster
Energy saving
Use this feature when you want to switch the appliance to energy-saving operation
While this feature is operating, the inside temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartment becomes higher
than the normal operation as follows when the temperature is default setting.
The displayed temperature is not be changed.
Cancel this mode when you feel the beverages are not cooled enough or ice making takes longer time.
Note
The efficiency of power saving depends on the usage environment (controlling temperature, ambient temperature,
frequency of opening or closing the door, amount of food).
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Under “Energy
saving” mode
Approx.
1°C plus
Approx.
2°C plus
Note
There may be a slight odor in the refrigerator. This is the smell of ozone generated by the ionizer.
The amount of ozone is minimum and quickly disappears in the refrigerator.
Use this feature when you want to keep the inside of the refrigerator clean.
The ionizer inside your refrigerator releases clusters of ions, which are collective masses of positive and negative ions,
into the refrigerator compartment.
These ion clusters inactivate airborne mold fungus.
Freezer
compartment
mold
fungus
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Control panel
(SJ-VX57PG)
Note
• When you press one of the keys, all icons
fl ash once and show the standby display.
• Mode icons or indicators
in operation light up on the
standby display.
When Express cool is in
operation, the icon fl ashes on
the standby display.
• When there is no operation
for approximately 1 minute,
the display returns to the
standby display automatically.
The standby display turns
off if there is no operation for
another 1 minute.
• If the refrigerator stops
because of power failure, the modes except
for Extra cool and Express freezing operate
the same way even after the recovery from
electrical outage.
• Operation is not accepted while the
refrigerator door is opened.
When touch
key, the icons change in the
order shown as below.
Select the mode icon.
“Express cool”only
3
Complete the setting by pressing
for 3 seconds or more.
(Beep, Beep, Beep)
1
or
2
3
Select on/off.
ON/OFF switches in the order by pressing the key.
Complete the setting.
Current setting
(This indication shows OFF.)
The setting is changed.
Door alarm
• When the refrigerator door is left open for over 1
minute, door alarm sounds once, and again after 1
minute.
• If the door is left open for approx. 3 minutes, the alarm
sounds continuously.
• The alarm stops after close the door.
Turn off operation
Touch and
simultaneously
for 3 seconds or more.
(Beep, beep, beep)
Sound of button operation
• The electric sound is operated when touching each
keys.
Note
When you want to turn on the additional mode, follow the
same step again. (The indicator turns on.)
Turn off operation
Touch and
simultaneously
for 3 seconds or more.
(Beep, beep, beep)
The indicator
turns off.
The indicator
turns off.
Operations of additional modes
Operations of useful modes
Icon Meaning Default setting
Refrigerator
compartment
3°C
Freezer compartment -18°C
Indicator Meaning Default setting
Door alarm
ON
Sound of key
operation
Standby display
Operation keys
Controlling temperature
Useful modes
Icon
Meaning Default setting
Extra cool
OFF
Extra cool plus
Express freezing
Express cool
Deep freezing
Plasmacluster
Energy saving
Additional modes
Turn-on state
9
The temperature of freezer compartment and refrigerator
compartment can be adjusted in step of 1°C by following
the steps a to c.
a.
After the step 1 of “Basic operations”,
press
3 seconds or more. (Beep, beep, beep)
The current preset temperature returns to “Default
setting”
.
(The display is indicated as the picture on the below.)
b.
Press or and set the temperature.
c.
Complete the setting.
(Same as the step 3 of “Basic operations”.)
Follow the steps a to c again if you want to adjust the
temperature in step of 0.5°C.
How to check the current temperature setting
The refrigerator controls its temperature automatically. However, you can adjust the temperature as below.
Select
or icon.
Refrigerator
compartment
Freezer
compartment
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Deep freezing
Setting of Refrigerator/Freezer compartment and Deep freezing
Refrigerator compartment : Adjustable between 0°C and 6°C in step of 0.5°C
Freezer compartment : Adjustable between -15°C and -21°C in step of 0.5°C and -24°C (Deep Freezing)
1
1
or
2
Select or icon.
Select the temperature
3
Complete the setting.
• When touch key, the icons change in the order
shown as below.
The setting is changed.
Controlling temperature
Standby display
• The temperature that indicated on the control panel is
not the exact temperature inside.
• Temperature indicator changes as the picture
below by touching
or key.
Refrigerator
compartment
Freezer
compartment
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Deep freezing
Simple setting of Refrigerator/Freezer compartment and Deep freezing
switch
10
Mode How to start Indication of “ON” How to cancel
Extra cool
Extra cool plus
Express freezing
Energy saving
Deep freezing
(Ex. Extra cool)
Press the mode button.
(Beep)
Lighting
Press the mode button.
(Beep)
Turn off
Express cool Press the mode button for
3 seconds or more.
(Beep, beep, beep)
Flashing
Press the mode button.
(Beep)
Turn off
Control panel
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Useful modes
Button Meaning Default setting
Extra cool
OFF
Extra cool plus
Express freezing
Express cool
Energy saving
Deep freezing
Controlling temperature
Button Default setting
Operations of useful modes
Door Alarm
• When the refrigerator door is
left open for over 1 minute, door
alarm sounds once, and again
after 1 minute.
• If the door is left open for
approx. 3 minutes, the alarm
sounds continuously.
• The alarm stops after closing the
door.
Note
• If the refrigerator stops
because of power failure, the
modes except for Extra cool
and Express freezing operate
the same way even after the
recovery from electrical outage.
Refrigerator
compartment
Freezer
compartment
11
Setting of Refrigerator/Freezer compartment
and deep freezing
Refrigerator
compartment
1.
Press “Refrigerator compartment”
button.
2.
Press “Refrigerator compartment”
button to change the temperature
level.
Temperature indicator changes as the picture below by
pressing the button.
7→8→9→10
→11→12→13→1→2→3→4→5→6→7
Freezer
compartment
1.
Press “Freezer compartment” button.
2.
Press “Freezer compartment” button
to change the temperature level.
Temperature indicator changes as the
picture below by pressing the button.
7→8→9→10
→11→12→13→Deep freezing→1→
2→3→4→5→6→7
How to check the current temperature setting
The indicator lights up to show the current temperature level by pressing button shown below.
The refrigerator controls its temperature automatically. However, you can adjust the temperature as below.
Controlling temperature
Simple setting of Refrigerator/Freezer
compartment and deep freezing
The temperature of refrigerator compartment and freezer
compartment can be adjusted in 5 levels by following the
steps a to b.
Refrigerator
compartment
a.
Press “Refrigerator compartment”
button for 3 seconds or more.
(Beep. beep, beep)
The indicator returns to “Default
setting”.
b.
Press “Refrigerator compartment” button to change
the temperature level.
Temperature indicator changes as the picture below by
pressing the button.
7→10
→13→1→4→7
“Refrigerator compartment” button
“Freezer compartment” button
Freezer compartment
a.
Press “Freezer compartment” button
for 3 seconds or more.
(Beep. beep, beep)
The indicator returns to “Default
setting”.
b.
Press “Freezer compartment” button to change the
temperature level.
Temperature indicator changes as the picture below by
pressing the button.
7→10
→13→Deep freezing→1→4→7
Follow the steps a to b if you want to adjust the
temperature in 13 levels..
* Only for Freezer compartment
Note
• After adjusting the temperature level, the indicator turns off approximately 5 seconds later
1 2 3
4
5 6
7
8 9 10 11 12 13
*
Default
setting
Level
Indi-
cator
Deep
freezing
...
OFF
...
Lighting
...
Flashing (Slow)
...
Flashing (Fast)
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Freezer
• Freeze small quantities of food at a time in order to
freeze them quickly.
• Food should be properly sealed tightly or covered .
• Place foods in the freezer evenly.
• Label bags or containers to keep an inventory of
freezing food.
* Notes for ice making
- Except for the position in the picture of “Description”,
the ice making process may take longer.
- When you try to freeze much foods or water at once it
may slow down to make ice.
- You may activate Express freezing mode to make ice
quickly.
Refrigerator
Fruit / Vegetables
• Fruit and vegetables should be loosely enclosed in
a plastic material e.g. wrap, bags (do not seal) and
placed in the fruit and vegetable crisper to minimize
moisture loss.
• Fruits and vegetables which are easily effected by low
temperature should be stored in a cool place except for
the refrigerator.
Dairy Products & Eggs
• Most dairy products have their best-before date on
the outer packaging which informs the recommended
temperature and shelf life of the foods.
• Eggs should be stored in the egg holder.
Meats / Fish / Poultry
• Place on a plate or a dish and cover with paper or
plastic wrap.
• For larger cuts of meat, fish, or poultry, place to the
rear of the shelves.
• Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed
in an airtight container.
*Notes for fresh food
- Fresh food (securely wrapped) should be stored in
limited time to prevent spoilage and badly affecting
other stored foods.
• Ensure that the food is of the freshest possible quality to maximize the storage life of perishable food. The following is
a general guide to help promote longer food storage.
• Food has a limited storage life. Make sure not to exceed use-by date indicated by manufacturer.
• Install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area and keep the space to ventilate.
• Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight and do not place it next to heat generating appliance.
• Avoid opening the door as much as possible.
• Hot food should be cooled before storing.
• Place the food evenly on the shelves to allow the cool air to circulate efficiently.
Tips for saving energy
Storing food
IN
OUT
Advice for preventing dew or
frost inside the refrigerator
• Keep the door securely closed. If the food falls down,
it may cause a gap between the cabinet and the door.
Move it back to the shelf or the pocket.
• Open and close the door quickly as much as possible.
Dew or frost may appear if the door is left open for a
long period of time or opening and closing of the door
is very often.
• Stored items should be packed or sealed with such as
food containers or plastic wraps. (Especially food with
high-moisture)
Advice for storing food
• Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the
cooling air to circulate efficiently.
• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a signifi cant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Hot food should be cooled before storing. Storing hot
food increases the temperature in the unit and the risk
of food spoilage.
• Do not block the outlet and inlet of the cool air
circulating circuit with food or containers; otherwise the
food is not be evenly cooled throughout the refrigerator.
• Do not place food directly in front of cold air outlet.
This
may lead to the food freezing.
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Care and cleaning
Important
Follow the tips below to prevent cracks on the
inner surfaces and plastic components
• Wipe out food oil adhered to plastic parts.
• Some household chemicals may cause damage, so
use only diluted washing-up liquid (soapy water).
• If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not
wiped off thoroughly, it may result in cracks of plastic
parts.
Cleaning
For hygienic reasons, make sure to do following
things regularly.
• Remove the accessories (e.g. shelves) from the cabinet
and the door. Wash them by warm soapy dishwashing
water. After that, rinse them in clean water and dry.
• Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy
dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off
soapy water thoroughly.
• Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it gets
dirty.
• Clean the magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and
warm soapy dishwashing water.
• Wipe the control panel with a dry cloth.
<SJ-F821VM, SJ-F921VM, SJ-VX57ES>
Note
• After cleaning, make sure to put the shelves and the
cases on original position.
• Do not use heavy-duty cleansers or solvents (lacquer,
paint, polishing powder, benzine, boiled water, etc.)
which may cause damages.
• If you pull out the power plug once, wait 5 minutes at
least before connecting the power plug again.
• The glass shelves are heavy to carry. Hold them fi rmly
when you remove the shelves from the cabinet.
• Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or strike the
inner wall. This may cause cracks to inner surface.
Before transporting
Wipe up water in the evaporating pan. Before wiping
up the water, wait more than 1 hour after pulling out the
plug because refrigeration cycle equipment is extremely
hot. (The evaporating pan is located on the rear of the
product.)
Evaporating pan
Defrosting of the
cooling unit
Defrosting is automatically operated by a unique energy
saving system. (Approx. once a day.) Ice making takes
time because the temperature inside becomes slightly
higher than usual during the defrosting.
When the compartment
light is blown
Contact the service agent approved by SHARP to
replace the light. The light is not to be replaced other
than by qualified service personnel.
Switching off your
refrigerator
If the refrigerator needs to be switched off for an
extended period, the following steps should be taken to
reduce the growth of mold
1. Remove all food.
2.
Remove the power plug from the socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Keep all the doors open slightly for a few days to dry.
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Before you call for service
Before calling for service, check the following points.
Problem Solution
The refrigerator
does not cool at all
and the icons light
up in order.
SJ-VX57PG
The refrigerator is set at “storefront display mode”.
Follow the steps 1 to 2 to cancel this mode.
1 Open the refrigerator door.
2 Touch
5 seconds or more.
The refrigerator
does not cool at all
and the indicator is
fl ashing in order.
SJ-F821VM,
SJ-F921VM,
The refrigerator is set at “storefront display mode”.
Follow the steps 1 to 2 to cancel this mode.
1 Open the refrigerator door.
2 Press Extra cool button 5 seconds or more.
The outside of the cabinet is hot
when touched.
It is normal. This is because of the hot pipe in the cabinet in order to prevent
dew generation.
The area around the door handle
of the refrigerator is hot when
touched.
It is normal.
The heater to prevent dew generation is inside the door.
Refrigerator makes loud noise. Following sounds are normal.
• The compressor makes loud noise when its operation starts.
-- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
• The compressor makes loud noise once a day.
-- Operating sound is made immediately after automatic defrost operation of
the cooling unit.
• Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
-- It is caused by refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder from
time to time).
• Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
-- It is caused by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts
during cooling.
Frost or dew appears inside or
outside the refrigerator.
(Use a wet cloth for wiping frost
and a dry cloth for wiping dew.)
This may occur in one of the following cases.
• When the ambient humidity is high.
• When the door is frequently opened and closed.
• When food containing plenty of moisture are stored. (Wrapping is required.)
• This phenomenon will appear more or less depending on the season (rainy
season, season), habits of usage and environmental conditions of each
house.
Frost is easily appeared if the temperature of freezer compartment is too low.
(Especially, when “Deep freezing” is operating.)
-- Change the temperature control to the other setting.
Dew appears inside of Fruit and
vegetable crisper.
When dew appears inside, adjust the sliders to “Open” position.
If dew doesn’t dry up, wipe up it with a dry cloth.
The food in
the refrigerator
compartment are
frozen.
SJ-VX57PG
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temperature
control set at 0°C?
-- Change the temperature control back to around 3°C.
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temperature control
set at -21°C?
-- Change the temperature control back to around -18°C.
• If ambient temperature is low, foods may freeze even if the refrigerator
compartment is set at 6°C.
SJ-F821VM,
SJ-F921VM,
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temperature
control set colder than usual?
-- Change the temperature control to the other setting.
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temperature control
set colder than usual?
-- Change the temperature control to the other setting.
• If ambient temperature is low, food may freeze even if the refrigerator
compartment is set higher than usual.
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Problem Solution
Odors in the compartment. • Wrapping is required for the food with strong odors.
• Deodorizing unit cannot remove all odors.
• Clean the inside periodically.
The control panel does not
work.(Only for SJ-VX57PG)
This may occur in one of the following cases.
• The panel or your fi nger is soiled with dripping, oil and etc.
• When you touch the panel with gloved hand, adhesive bandage on your
fi nger,nail or objects.
• Sticker or tape is affixed on the keys.
• Touch position is slightly off from the keys.
• Operate time is not enough for the keys to work.
Some lines are on the surface of
the plastic parts.
• These are not defects during production.
The meeting part of the resin material or
the junction part of the metallic mold are
remained like lines.
Door alarm does not stop.
(Only for SJ-F821VM,
SJ-F921VM, SJ-VX57ES)
If the door alarm does not stop after closing all doors, it is a defect. Contact
the SHARP service center for service.
Method of stopping the door alarm temporarily
Press “Refrigerator compartment” button
and “Freezer compartment” button simultaneously
and continuously for 3 seconds or more.
• The door alarm will sound again after
approximately 2 days.
If you still require service
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
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