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The Japanese company Sharp is known worldwide for the production of household appliances. Any modern Sharp refrigerator is equipped with all the necessary technologies, including the No Frost system and freshness zone. The assortment includes models for every taste and color: multi-door, with an upper freezer, two-chamber, three-chamber, multi-chamber, built-in, freestanding. Today we will tell you about everything that users and buyers of refrigeration equipment from a well-known brand need to know.
About Sharp
The company takes its beginnings back in 1912, its founder was a young and talented mechanic Tokuji Hayakawa. The company was engaged in the production of metal belt buckles, the peculiarity was that they did not need holes. This idea of the future haberdasher was prompted by watching a movie in which people wore belts with long hanging ends. Having quickly received a patent for the product, he set up the production of buckles, and later sleeves for umbrellas. The next invention of Tokuji Hayakawa was a mechanical pencil, which is still actively used today. With the advent of the pencil, the well-known brand name Sharp (sharp) arose.
In 1923, an earthquake swept away the mechanic’s family, and the pencil factory fell into ruins. Gathering his strength, Hayakawa resumed the work of the plant in a year, but in another city in the Land of the Rising Sun – Osaka, where Sharp’s headquarters are still located. Over the next 29 years, the company released the first Japanese-made calculator and television.
1952 was a significant year in the history of the company – the first refrigerator was released. In 1973, a three-door refrigerator became available to consumers, with a compartment for storing vegetables. At that time, the competition in the market was so great that manufacturers had to conduct a survey of 10000 Japanese people before developing the aforementioned model. Sharp was one of the first to use the No Frost system, and in 1989 the world saw a two-door refrigerator with two separate drawers. Resuming the ruined business from scratch, the brand has reached considerable heights: the company now has 21 factories for the production of electronics and home appliances, and the company’s annual profit reaches 24 billion dollars.
Advantages
In addition to functionality, it is worth noting the technical characteristics. The most convenient use of appliances and high-quality preservation of products make refrigerators very popular. One of the main advantages is quiet operation, which will not interfere with even light sleep. Properly choosing a model for the size of your kitchen, you will get a reliable roomy appliance in which you can save the amount of food for a couple of weeks.
It is impossible not to notice the energy savings, if you need a standard model – choose among class A, and if you are looking for a massive and powerful technique – take a closer look at A +. In both cases, you save 2-3 thousand rubles a year, and this is a pretty nice plus.
Function control is easy and affordable – almost all new models are equipped with electronics. The company’s designers use high-quality compressor and inverter type motors.
Additional functions
Ice maker.
If you need ice in large quantities, choose a model with this function. Of course, it is possible to make ice cubes in a regular plastic or silicone mold, which is why refrigerators without an icemaker are just as popular.
Vacation mode (Holiday).
If you are often away – vacation mode a real alternative to a complete shutdown. With this function, a stable temperature is maintained in the chambers up to +15°Allowing you to leave the device switched on. When leaving for a long time, it is recommended to turn off the device for safety reasons.
Freshness zone.
The freshness zone is a special compartment in which the temperature is close to 0 ° C. It is known that it is at this temperature that fruits, vegetables, meat and fish retain a maximum of vitamins and remain fresh longer.
Indication.
Thanks to sound and light indication, the user will always know when the temperature rises or the door is left open.
Plasmacluster
With the help of an ion generator, which is built into some models, air is cleaned and ionized. This technology helps fight odors, mold and mildew by turning them into safe compounds.
Side By Side refrigerators
Side By Side implies a special design of refrigeration equipment, its principle is that the doors open like a cabinet or cabinet. Another difference from conventional models is the location of the heat exchanger, which is located under the bottom of the refrigerator, and not on the back wall. This is done to be able to embed or install the device close to the wall. This design can have from 2 to 6 doors, thanks to its laconic and stylish design, this model will fit perfectly into the kitchen set.
Important! It is forbidden to install on a warm floor, otherwise the motor-compressor will quickly become unusable.
No Frost system
The no frost system works on the principle of a fan and creates a constant movement of cold air inside the chambers. The evaporator itself is placed in a dedicated compartment, most often it is located between the refrigerator and freezer. Frost forms when cool air enters through one side of the evaporator and exits the other. When the compressor is not in operation, water flows into a container located outside above the motor. This system can be found in many models of refrigerators and freezers from Sharp.
Malfunctions
Regardless of the price and quality of equipment, it can break down at any time. Correct operation depends not only on proper care, but also on mains voltage and compliance with safety rules. Newer models are equipped with surge protection and various fuses, which can also fail. Each user can face a breakdown, after which the question arises – what to do in this situation?
First of all, it is necessary to observe the operation of the device, if it starts to make noise, leak, or shock when touching metal parts, contact the service center immediately. There are minor breakdowns that you can fix yourself, for example, to replace a light bulb, you should act according to the instructions.
Before calling the workshop and calling a mechanic, read the troubleshooting chart yourself:
- High temperature in one of the chambers, the refrigerator or freezer does not freeze. Reasons: the power cable is connected incorrectly, the equipment is close to the heat source, the temperature is not adjusted correctly, the vacation mode is on. Remedy: check the power cable, move the refrigerator away from the heat source, set the desired temperature, turn off the holiday mode.
- Unpleasant smell inside the chambers. Reasons: spoiled products. Remedy: Wash shelves and surfaces, inspect and discard anything that has gone bad or has been sitting for more than a week.
- Condensation forms on the walls and water flows. Causes: door not tightly closed. Remedy: dry the appliance and do not open the doors for several hours.
If the following problems are found, contact a specialist:
Refrigerator does not turn on.
One of the reasons is that the voltage in the network and the voltage of the refrigerator do not converge for normal operation, in which case it should be turned on through a stabilizer. The next step is to check the wiring, if a light is on inside the device, then it is intact. If the wiring is good, the light is on and the voltage is normal, the PZR may break.
Noise or tapping.
Increased noise may occur due to improper installation of equipment, or due to the pipes affecting the refrigerator cabinet. Also, noise may appear due to a dropped small part or object behind the capacitor.
Refrigerator is not cooling.
If the equipment is in working condition, but does not cool, this indicates a refrigerant (freon) leak. Lack of cooling can also be caused by overheating, which is facilitated by voltage fluctuations in the mains.
Customer Reviews
SHARP SJ-P44N
Svetlana, Lipetsk.
Very roomy, runs quietly, looks nice and the price is low. Does not interfere with sleep, the freezer is upstairs, the children do not get it – this is a plus. Of the shortcomings – it is difficult to find spare parts, last year the light bulb burned out and the shelf mount fell off. The master said that there are no parts for such a model anywhere. I would like to be able to rearrange the door to the other side, but otherwise everything is fine.
SHARP SJ-F96SPSL
Olga, Yaroslavl.
For several years I dreamed of a spacious and wide refrigerator, with my family they chose for a long time, compared prices. We settled on this option, turned it on after delivery, and since then I have not been overjoyed. I liked the color – silver, almost 2 meters high, 83 cm wide, almost silent. I was surprised by the “freshness zone” – this was not the case before, now I can store vegetables and herbs for several days, a very convenient feature. Convenient shelves, containers, in the summer we use an ice maker. The only drawback is the fragile shelves, after a year of use, one cracked, but overall I am satisfied.
SHARP SJ-FP97VST
Oleg, Moscow.
Sharp SJ-FP97I immediately liked VST very much, when the old one broke, I immediately began to look for a new version. I chose this one, I arranged it for the price and the characteristics were arranged. I did not pay attention to the appearance, and when they brought it, I was very surprised. Brilliant, silvery in color, the kitchen immediately had a style. I often travel to other cities for work, so I liked the “vacation” mode – I pressed the button and don’t worry. There are a lot of places, especially on holidays it is beneficial when we get together with friends and family, before that I kept everything that did not fit on the balcony. I didn’t particularly notice any shortcomings, only the doors need to be slammed hard, otherwise it won’t close and may leak.
SHARP SJ-SC59PVBK
Alena, Voronezh
In my family, this refrigerator appeared before the kitchen was equipped. They didn’t specifically look for, didn’t choose, didn’t even read the characteristics. They came to the store, saw and took away the same day. According to the documents it is black, but in real life it is more dark gray with stripes. Inside, mechanical control, the total volume is 583 liters, of which 433 are in the refrigerating chamber. Everything that we buy is placed and there is still plenty of free space, convenient shelves in the door. Disadvantages: sometimes the compressor starts noisily and the side walls are very warm, so you can not lean against furniture. When I found out how much it costs, I was also not happy, but I did not consider other models. I have always liked Japanese technology and this time it did not disappoint.
Our review will be useful if you are planning to purchase or have already become the owner of Sharp refrigeration equipment. Each buyer can find a suitable size option for any kitchen that will fully justify its cost.