Proline PCF 105 Operating

Brand: Proline

Model: PCF 105

Category: Freezers

Type: Operating

PROline PCF 105

CHEST FREEZER

OPERATING

INSTRUCTION

Dear customer:

Thank you, for purchasing this Proline chest freezer, To ensure that you get

the best results from your new appliance, please take time to read through

this simple instruction booklet.

Please ensure that all packaging materials are disposed of in accordance with

the current environmental requirements.

Safety information

This information is provided in the interest of your safety. Please read the

following carefully before carrying out the installation or use of the appliance.

If you are discarding an old freezer or refrigerator with a lock/catch fitted to the

door, ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of

children.

As old refrigerator equipment may contain CFC’s which may damage the

ozone layer.

When disposing of any refrigerating equipment please contact your local

waste disposal department for advice on safe disposal.

INSTALLATION

Position the appliance and allow to stand for two or three hours (ten hours in

Summer) before it is turned on for the first time to allow the system to settle.

Do not position next to any heat source e.g. cooker, boiler or in direct sunlight

etc.

The freezer should be installed on a good firm level surface and providing

adequate air circulation at the sides and rear of the cabinet, a clearance of

10cm must be left between the rear of the appliance and any adjacent

cabinets or walls to allow for adequate air circulation. The appliance is not

designed for a recessed installation (“building in”).

Any floor unevenness should be corrected at the time of installation.

The freezer should be connected to a 230 volts 50 cycle A/C supply by means

of a three pin socket, suitably earthed.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Warning this appliance must be earthed.

This appliance operates from a 13 amp 3 pin plug. The voltage rating is 230

volts AC and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse either in the plug or

distribution board.

The appliance is supplied with a moulded 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 amps and approved to BS 1362.

The plug contains a removable fuse cover that must be refitted when the fuse

is replaced. In the event of the fuse cover being lost or damaged, the plug

must not be used until a replacement cover has been obtained.

If the moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is

removed for any other reason, then the fuse should be removed and the cut

off plug disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric shock.

There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13

amp socket outlet.

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' or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked

'L' or coloured red.

If the supply cord requires replacing for any reason then the replacement

should be carried out by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similar

qualified person as specially prepared cord and tools are required.

BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

This information is provided in the interest of your safety.

Before operating the appliance, please read the following instructions

carefully, as they cover the basic information for safety of installation,

operation and maintenance.

Before plugging in your freezer for the first time it is recommended that you

remove all packing, clean both the inside and outside surfaces. Use lukewarm

water and a little bicarbonate of soda. 1 teaspoon to 1.2 litres of water.

And wipe dry with a soft cloth.

This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose i.e. the storing and

freezing of domestic edible foodstuffs.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIROMENT

AND CHILDREN

If you are discarding an old refrigeration product with a lock or catch fitted to

the lid/door, do not allow young children to play or hide inside, ensure that the

appliance is left in a safe condition to prevent them becoming trapped inside

and suffocating.

Packing

Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc) out of

reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Only use the freezer for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and

production of ice cubes.

Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation opening which is situated at the rear of

the appliance.

Do not freeze / store liquids in glass containers in the freezer as there is a risk

of bursting.

Do not consume ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of

the freezer as there is a risk of freeze burn and they should be allowed to

warm slightly before consumption.

Do not store effervescent drinks in the freezer.

Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, disconnect from the mains supply.

Should the power supply cable become damaged, it should be replaced by a

qualified service engineer as it is a special type.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The thermostat maintains a constant temperature in a chosen position. A

normal temperature of - 18

C is obtained by turning the thermostat control

knob to number 3.

However, it should be noted that if the fast freeze switch is in the on position,

the compressor will not stop running until the switch is returned to the off

position.

Setting the temperature control

To control the internal temperatures, adjust the control dial according to the

ambient temperature or purpose of use, When you turn the thermostat control

knob clockwise, the internal temperature will be reduced (colder), On the

contrary, when you turn the thermostat control knob counter-clockwise, the

internal temperature will be increased

The temperature control dial has 6 settings from the coldest “6” to the

warmest “1” (off, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ,6) coldest.

The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to the mid way

position.

After 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites

your requirements.

Turning the thermostat control to the “OFF” position stops the cooling cycle,

but does not shut off the mains power to the appliance, remove the mains

plug to disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.

If the appliance is unplugged, or there is a power cut, or turned off, you must

wait 10 minutes before restarting the appliance.

If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the appliance may not re-start

and you will have to wait a further 10 minutes.

There is one mains indicator light (coloured green) that illuminates whenever

there is power to the appliance.

There is also a fast freeze switch (coloured amber) for continual operation of

the compressor for fast freezing.

Fast freeze

The chest freezer will fast freezer your produce successfully but for the best

results you are advised to follow these instructions carefully.

Only use top quality products freezing preserves their quality but cannot

improve it.

Carefully clean and prepare each item and wrap in polythene or place in

waxed cartons.

Keep down the size of each package to a minimum, do not forget that a

square packages will utilise more effectively the storage space in your freezer.

Freeze each package as quickly as possible. Produce to be frozen should be

placed in as much contact as possible with the sides in the freezer.

Avoid placing unfrozen food in contact with food previously frozen.

Do not overload the freezer with fresh produce. The maximum amount of

fresh produce that can be frozen in 24 hours is 4 kilograms. Frozen food

should be used in rotation and therefore packages should be carefully

labelled.

Turn the fast freeze switch on 24 hours before the desired freezing is to be

effected. After this period of time the appliance will be ready to freeze the

fresh produce.

24 hours after putting in the fresh produce the freezing operation should be

completed the fast freeze switch should then be switched to the off position

and the thermostat control knob left in the normal position.

Commercially frozen pre-packed food should be stored in accordance with the

frozen food manufacturers instructions.

DEFROSTING

Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the

length of time during which the lid is left open or the amount of moisture

introduced. It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at

places where it will affect the close fitting of the lid gasket. This might allow air

to penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging continuous running of the

compressor. Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a

brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical

devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Remove all

dislodged frost from the cabinet floor. For the removal of light frosting it is not

necessary to switch off the freezer.

For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the freezer from the power

supply and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick

blankets or layers of paper to keep them cold.

Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer is nearly

empty, and it should be carried out as quickly as possible to prevent undue

increase in temperature of the contents. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers,

mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.

Increase in temperature of frozen food packages during defrosting may

shorten the storage life. Provided that the contents are well wrapped and

placed in a cool area they should keep for several hours. Examine the

contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages

have thawed out it should be eaten within 24 hours or be cooked and re-

frozen.

Draining the defrost water is done by removing the drain plug which is

situated on the side of the appliance and one inside the appliance.

Before doing so do not forget to place a dish or plastic container under the

outlet to collect the water.

Clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda

and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same way and

reassemble.

Reconnect the freezer to the power supply and allow to run for 30 minutes

before reloading with produce.

The outside of the freezer can be cleaned in this way too, At least once a

year a thorough cleaning routine is recommended in order to maintain a good

standard of cleanliness and hygiene. DO NOT FORGET TO REFIT THE

DRAIN PLUGS.

If after defrosting, the freezer is not going to be used for a long period of time,

then it must be cleaned and dried and the lid propped ajar.

Cleaning your freezer

Turn the temperature control to the “OFF”, position, unplug the freezer, and

remove the internal basket.

Clean the inside of the freezer with a solution of warm water with a little

bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the

same way and reassemble.

The outside of the freezer can be cleaned with mild detergent and dried with a

soft cloth,

Remove any dust from the condenser on the rear of the appliance with a soft

brush or vacuum cleaner at least once a year. This thorough cleaning routine

is recommended in order to maintain a good standard of cleanliness and

hygiene.

Reconnect the freezer to the power supply and allow to run for 30 minutes

before reloading with produce.

Do’s and don’ts

Do- Clean and defrost your appliance regularly (See “Defrosting”)

Do- Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil.

Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem.

Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil. This

prevents drying.

Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.

Do- Wrap food with a strong odour or which may dry out, in polythene bags,

or aluminium foil or place in airtight container.

Do- Check contents of the freezer compartment every so often.

Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “best before” and

“Use by” etc. dates.

Do- Store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions

given on the packets.

Do- Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean

before freezing it.

Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or food quality polythene bags and make

sure any air is excluded.

Do- Use the basket as supplied by the manufacturer as there is a risk of poor

performance when the basket is not used.

Don’t- Cover the basket with any protective materials which may obstruct air

circulation.

Don’t- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your freezer. It has

been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

Don’t- Consume food which has been frozen for an excessive length of time.

Don’t- Store cooked and fresh food together in the same container. They

should be packaged and stored separately.

Don’t- Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto already stored food.

Don’t- Leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance

more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.

Don’t- Use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.

Don’t- Never use hairdryers, or electrical appliances for defrosting only use

item recommended by the manufacturer.

Don’t- Put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down first.

Don’t- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids

into the freezer, as they may burst.

Don’t- Give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer section.

The low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on the lips.

Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24

hours or cooked and refrozen.

FREEZER BREAKDOWN

In the event of the freezer failing to operate because of a power failure, do not

worry unduly. Providing care is taken to ensure that the lid is kept closed,

frozen food will keep within the freezer for at least 24 hours. Extra protection

can be given by covering the freezer with two or three thick blankets. If a long

breakdown is anticipated, try to get the produce into another freezer or cold

store, if possible, a supply of Dry Ice to place within the cabinet.

If the breakdown is with the cabinet and not a blown fuse or power failure (do

not forget that the temperature control regulates the amount of time during

which the compressor operates, a silent compressor does not necessarily

mean a breakdown).

FAILURES

w Is the green pilot lamp on.

w Has the fuse blown.

w Has too much fresh food been placed in the freezer at the same time.

w Has the lid been correctly closed.

w Is the formation of ice too thick.

w Check the thermostat setting.

w Is the mains plug in the mains wall socket.

When you have checked these things and the temperature of the chest

freezer is still unsatisfactory,

Contact your local After Sales Service on 0870 5425425

If there is something about your freezer that you do not understand,

contact the Proline help-line on

0113 2793520.

Please be advised this help-line number is not for booking a service call,

Technical data

Brand PROline PCF105

Appliance type Chest Freezer

Freezer Rating 4 Star

Total gross volume (l.) 97 Litres

Total usable volume (l.) 94 Litres

Freezer usable volume (l.) 94 Litres

Ambient temperature range 10 - 32

Freezing capacity (kg/24h) 4.0 Kg

Energy class (1) B

Energy consumption (kWh/year)

(2)

220 kWh/year

Supply voltage (Vac/Hz) 230Vac 50Hz

Noise [dB(A)re 1 pW] 40 dB(A)

Refrigerating agent R134a

Outside dimensions (W x D x H) 650mm x 550mm x 850mm

Refrigerating Blowing Gas PENTANE

(1) Energy class: A…..G (A= Economical… G = less economical)

(2) The real power consumption depends on using conditions and

appliance location.

Appliance must be earthed.

All maintenance, including replacing the mains power cable, must only be

undertaken by a suitably qualified person.

A - 650mm

B - 550mm

C - 850mm

D - 1345mm

E - 25mm

F - 100mm

Proline PCF 105 Operating

Brand: Proline

Model: PCF 105

Category: Freezers

Type: Operating

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