Congratulations on choosing this Asko refrigerator with freezer. This product is designed with simple operation and optimum comfort in mind.

These instructions for use explain how you can make best use of this appliance. These instructions contain information about the operation of the appliance and background information that may be of help to you during its use.

Read these instructions thoroughly before you first use the appliance, and keep the instructions for future use.

• The 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.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

For European markets only

• 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.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

• The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination.

• WARNING! 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.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

• WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.

• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

• Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.

• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.

• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Service or an electrician to change the electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a plug, or with other means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. This is also applicable for appliances with a supply cord and plug when the plug is not accessible after installing the appliance. Using an omnipolar switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm fitted in the fixed wiring will fulfil this requirement.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.

• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutene (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone friendly.

• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

• Place the appliance in a dry and well aired room. The permitted ambient temperature range for the appliance depends on the appliance's climate class, which is shown on the type plate.

• Do not place the appliance near a source of heat, such as a gas cooker, radiator or boiler, etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight.

• The appliance must be placed at a distance of at least 5 cm from an electrical or gas cooker and at least 30 cm from a radiator or heater. An insulation panel must be fitted when these distances cannot be kept.

• The appliance must be placed at a distance of about 5 cm from the wall, back and sides of a cupboard. A kitchen cupboard above the refrigerator must have a gap of at least 5 cm between the back of the cupboard and the wall. This is needed to make sure that there is sufficient cooling air for the condenser.

• The plug of the installed appliance must remain accessible!

• The kitchen unit in which the appliance is to be built in must have an opening of at least 200 cm2 in its base to allow sufficient air to circulate.

• The appliance's air outlet is at the top. Make sure that the outlet is not blocked. Blocking the outlet can result in damage to the appliance.

Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet should be fitted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.

The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

Do not install the refrigerator where temperatures will be below 16°C because it will not maintain proper temperatures, and the refrigerator could develop high internal humidity.

For proper installation, the refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 500 kg each. See the Installation Instructions for complete directions.

Allow 42,5 cm minimum clearance between the door and wall for a full 115° door swing. Allow 9 cm min. clearance to a wall for a 90° door swing for Stainless Steel panel.

The Vegetable Pan in the fresh-food section of the refrigerator has LED strip lighting above the drawer.

There are adjustable dividers with several different position options. The divider is held in place by a tab located under the handle, a slot located on the back wall and a stabilizing rib on the bottom of the drawer for each position.

To change the divider position:

The lighted vegetable drawer shelf provides lighting for the lower compartments. The lights are recessed into the shelf to illuminate the drawers below.

Tempered glass shelves in the fresh food section enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.

The customizable drawer can be used as a freezer or as a fresh-food refrigerator.

To customize your drawer:

Press the ZONE indicator on the control pad to select the customizable drawer.

Recommended Temperatures for Customizable Drawer:

This drawer has LED strip lighting above it . There is also one adjustable divider that can be placed in different positions and a bin that can slide left or right in the drawer.

To change the divider position:

1. Pull in the tabs at the top of the divider to release it from the tab holes at the front and back of the drawer.

2. Lift the divider off of the raised tabs at the bottom of the drawer.

3. Move the divider to its new location and slide it onto the raised tabs.

4. Pull in the tabs at the top of the divider and position the divider so the tabs will fit into the tab holes. Release the tabs so they lock into place.

This refrigerator has LED lighting on both sides of the interior as well as above the freezer drawer and above the customizable drawer.

The icemaker is located on the ceiling of the freezer drawer and to the left rear. There is an LED strip in the freezer drawer ceiling. The freezer drawer contains 1 ice bin.

To Replace the Filter:

Installing the Filter Cartridge:

1. Open the customizable drawer to gain access to the water filter cartridge.

2. Remove the old cartridge by twisting counterclockwise. Pull forward on the filter to remove.

3. Insert the new filter into the compartment and twist clockwise until the cartridge stops.

To Reset the Filter Status Light:

Press and hold the FILTER button for 3 seconds.

Filter Bypass Plug:

You must use the filter bypass plug if:

1. You have a household reverse osmosis water system and/or another form of home water filtration system.

2. A replacement filter is not available.

The icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug installed.

The bypass plug and mini manual are located in the bottom machine compartment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Remove the water filter to immediately stop any water leak from the icemaker.

A newly installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. The refrigerator is shipped with the icemaker set to ON.

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle — approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, set the icemaker to OFF. To set the icemaker to OFF, press the ZONE indicator on the control pad twice to select the freezer drawer. Press the ICE icon to the right . The line under ICE will disappear and the word OFF will show under ICE. Throw away the first full bucket of ice. Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

After the icemaker has been turned on again, there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before the icemaker resumes operations.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water pressure, you may hear the icemaker water valve cycle on several times when making one batch of ice.

This child control lockout feature prevents unwanted changes to your temperature settings.

After the desired temperature is set , the temperature can be locked. To lock, press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds. To unlock, press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds.

This product is equipped with an external moisture control feature. The refrigerator is shipped with the external moisture control feature off.

Fresh food section

• Upper section: canned food, bread, wine and pastas, etc.

• Middle section: dairy products, ready-to-cook meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer and cooked food, etc.

• Lower section: meat, meat produce, delicatessen.

• Vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.

Sections of the door

• Top/middle door compartment: eggs, butter, cheese and sauces, etc.

• Bottom door compartment: drinks, cans and bottles, etc.

Freezer drawer with icemaker

• ice, ice cream, frozen product.

Customizable drawer

• set as Freeze: leftovers, ice, pizza, meat, fish, bread,...

• set as Chill: dairy products, ready-to-cook meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer and cooked food, meat, meat produce, delicatessen etc.

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.

• Regularly clean 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.

• 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.

Important recommendations for storing fresh food

• To ensure the quality of fresh food, it is important that:

  • the food is well-packaged;

  • the appliance is at the correct temperature;

  • the appliance is clean.

• Take good note of the use-by date stated on the food packaging.

• Put food in the refrigerator in sealed containers or in suitable packaging. This will prevent the food from picking up or spreading odours and will keep it dry.

• Do not store flammable, unstable or explosive materials in the refrigerator.

• Store bottles that have been opened upright and close them tightly.

• Some organic solutions, such as essential oils, in the skin of lemons and oranges, and butyric acid, that come into long-term contact with plastics can eat into the material and cause premature ageing.

• A disagreeable odour is an indication that the appliance is not clean or that it contains food that has spoiled (see the chapter ‘Maintenance’).

• Take perishable foods out of the refrigerator when you will be away from home for a longer time.

Important recommendations for freezing fresh food

• Use only good-quality fresh food that is suitable for freezing.

• Allow hot food to cool to room temperature.

• Food needs to be frozen quickly. It is recommended that you use small packs.

• Use air and watertight packaging to prevent the food from drying out and lose its vitamins.

• Note the type and quantity of the food on the packaging, together with the date on which it was frozen.

• Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with frozen food.

Important recommendations for storing frozen food

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the storage and use of frozen food. Take note of the recommended storage temperature and use-by date stated on the packaging.

• Use only food in undamaged packaging that has been stored at a temperature of -18 °C or lower.

• Do not buy food covered in frost. This indicates that the food has thawed or partially thawed several times and, as a result, is of inferior quality.

• Make sure that the food does not thaw during transport. An increase in its temperature will shorten the storage life and harm the quality of the food.

Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer

• Thawing is an important step in storing food preserved by freezing. Food must be thawed in the correct way.

• Suitable methods of thawing food are:

  • in the refrigerator;

  • in cold water;

  • in a microwave or conventional oven with a suitable thaw program.

• Some frozen products can be prepared without needing to thaw them first. The manufacturer will state this on the packaging.

• The food needs to be packed in small portions. In this way the food thaws faster.

• Use partially or completely thawed food as quickly as possible. The bacteria in thawed food are reactivated and the food will spoil rapidly. This applies in particular to fruit, vegetables and ready-made food.

• Do not refreeze partially or completely thawed food.

Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution— about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator—including door gaskets, vegetable drawer, ice storage bins and all plastic parts— can be cleaned the same way. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature diff erence may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Rough handling of tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic parts in the dishwasher.

For long vacations or absences, remove food from the refrigerator. Adjust the temperature up (+) until the unit turns off . Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the door open.

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave the control at the regular setting. However, if the room temperature is expected to drop below 16°C, follow the same instructions as for extended vacations.

Turn off the icemaker and shut off the water supply to the freezer.

Do not try to replace a burned-out LED light. An authorized technician will need to replace the LED lights.