Brand: ARCTIS
Category: Refrigeration Appliance
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for No-frost (frost free) Cooling and Freezing Appliance
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:39 p.m.
Operating your Appliance
Initial Start-Up: Insert the plug, press the ON/OFF button. The green indicator shows mains power. A red indicator flashes until the desired temperature is reached. The appliance defaults to 'Freezing' mode.
Selecting Mode: To switch between 'Freezing' and 'Cooling' modes, press and hold the ON/OFF and WARNING OFF buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Freezing: Ensure the compartment is at -18°C or colder before freezing. For maximum capacity, activate FROSTMATIC 24 hours prior (4-6 hours for smaller quantities). Foods must be packed airtight. FROSTMATIC switches off automatically when freezing is complete.
Cooling: Choose 'Long Fresh' Cooling (0°C to +2°C) for extended freshness, 'Standard' Cooling (+5°C) for normal refrigeration, or 'Drinks' Cooling (up to +16°C) for beverages.
Cleaning: Switch off the appliance, disconnect from power. Clean the interior with a cloth and lukewarm water. Wipe dry. Clean the condenser annually.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Malfunction | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance does not function, green stand-by (mains confirmation) and temperature displays are not lit. | Appliance is not switched on. | Switch appliance on. |
| Mains plug is not inserted or is loose. | Insert mains plug. | |
| Fuse has blown or is defective. | Check fuse, replace if necessary. | |
| Mains socket is defective. | Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician. | |
| Red warning display flashes, temperature display shows temperature below -13 °C, door is closed. | Partial/Complete Thaw Warning. Frozen goods have been warmed to such an extent that they have been partially or completely thawed. | Please refer to the section "Control and Information Systems". |
| Red warning display flashes, warning tone sounds, temperature display shows temperature above -13 °C, door is closed. | Partial/Complete Thaw Warning. Frozen goods have been warmed to such an extent that they have been partially or completely thawed. | Please refer to the section "Control and Information Systems". |
| Red warning indicator is flashing, temperature display shows a square or error code (F7 or F8). | A functions error has occurred. | Please make a note of the indicated error and inform the customer service department. Do not open the appliance door again. |
| The appliance is in the operation mode "Cooling" instead of "Freezing". | Switching the appliance in the operation mode "Freezing". For that, please refer in the "Select Freezing or Cooling" chapter. | |
| The freezer compartment temperature is insufficient. | Temperature is not properly adjusted. | Please refer to the section "Temperature Adjustment". |
| Door was open for a long time. | Only leave the door open as long as necessary. | |
| Within the last 24 hours a large quantity of warm foods were loaded. | Press FROSTMATIC button. | |
| Appliance is next to a source of warmth. | Please refer to the section "Installation Location". | |
| Interior illumination does not function. | Light bulb is defective. | Please refer in this chapter under "Replace light bulb". |
| If the door remains open for more than 5 minutes, the interior illumination blinks and is switched off after. | This is normal, no error has occurred. | Please refer to "Interior Illumination" section. |
| Large accumulation of frost in the appliance, perhaps also at the door seal. | Door is not properly sealed (perhaps after reversing door). | Carefully warm the door seal with a hand-held hair dryer at those points which are not airtight (no warmer than approx. 50°C). At the same time, shape the warmed door seal by hand, so that it is again properly seated. |
| Loud compressor noises. | Increased refrigerating capacity due to start-up, switching on FROSTMATIC function, open door, or storage of fresh foods. | The noise levels will decrease automatically when normal operation is resumed and the refrigerating capacity is reduced. |
| Unusual noises. | Appliance is not level. | Readjust the front levelling feet. |
| Appliance is in contact with wall or other objects. | Push appliance away a short distance. | |
| The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the FROSTMATIC button, or after changing the temperature setting. | This is normal, no error has occurred. | The compressor starts after a period of time. |
| Only temperatures above 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a freezing unit. | The appliance is in the operation mode "Cooling". | Selecting the operation mode "Freezing". For that, please refer in the "Select Freezing or Cooling" chapter. |
| Only temperatures below 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a cooling unit. | The appliance is in the operation mode "Freezing". | Select the operation mode "Cooling". For that, please refer in the chapter "Select Freezing or Cooling". |