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freezer
INSTRUCTION BOOK
2222 276-62
EU 6220 I
GB
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE
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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing
or using the appliance.
General Safety
¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or mod-
ify this product in any way.
¥ Before any cleaning or maintenance work is car-
ried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it
¥ Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
¥ Take utmost care when handling your appli-
ance so as not to cause any damages to the
cooling unit with consequent possible fluid
leakages.
¥ The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
¥ For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
Service/Repair
¥ Any electrical work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person
¥ This product should be serviced by an autho-
rized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cool-
ing unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Use
¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage
of edible foodstuffs only.
¥ Best performance is obtained with ambient tem-
perature between +18¡C and +43¡C (class T);
+18¡C and +38¡C (class ST); +16¡C and +32¡C
(class N); +10¡C and +32¡C (class SN). The
class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instructions must
be observed: when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the storage temperature in the freezer compartment cannot be
guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the
food stored as soon as possible.
¥ Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
¥ The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-
nels through which the refrigerant passes. If these
should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT
USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost
or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
scraper provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
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Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove
the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry
thoroughly.
USE
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.
CONTENTS
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Use - Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Use - Control Panel - Operation - Temperature regulation - Quick-freezing - Warning light - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Use - Storage of frozen food - Thawing - Ice-cube production - Hints - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of
frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance - Periods of no operation - Periodic cleaning - Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Customer service and spare parts - Installation - Location - Electrical connection - Door reversibility . .7
Installation - Building-in instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
may get damaged.
Installation
¥ During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the instructions.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
¥ If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to
wait at least two hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
¥ There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recyclable.
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Open the appliance door and the furniture door at
90¡. Insert the small square (B) into guide (A). Put
together the appliance door and the furniture door
and mark the holes as indicated in the figure.
Remove the squares and drill holes with ¿ 2 mm at
8 mm from the outer edge of the door. Place the
small square on the guide again and fix it with the
screws supplied.
8mm
PR167
A
B
PR168
PR167/1
D
B
Should the lining up of the furniture door be
necessary, use the clearance of slots.
At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if
the door of the furniture closes properly.
Fix cover (D) on guide (B) until it clips into place.
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Control Panel
ABCD
E
min
MAX
Operation
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the
thermostat knob (E), clockwise, beyond the Ç
■
È
(STOP) position.The pilot light (D) will light up,
indicating that the appliance is powered. The
warning light (C) will light up, indicating that the
temperature inside the appliance is too high.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position Ç
■
È.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob towards
minimum or reduced (colder) by rotating the knob
towards maximum. However, the exact setting
should be chosen keeping in mina that the
temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:
¥ room temperature;
¥ how often the door is opened;
¥ the quantity of food stored;
¥ location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
A. Normal/Super push button
B. Super control light
C. Warning light
D. Pilot light
E. Thermostat knob
Quick-freezing
For quick-freezing, push the button (A). The super
control light (B) will then light up.
Warning light (C)
The temperature alarm light turns on automatically
whenever the temperature within the freezer rises
above a certain value which might endanger
satisfactory long-term conservation.
It is perfectly normal for the temperature alarm light
to remain lit up for a short time after the freezer is
initially turned on. It will remain lit up until the
optimum temperature for the conservation of frozen
food is attained.
Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh food.
To freeze fresh foods allow it to run on the fast
freeze setting for at least 24 hours before loading
food.
Place the food to be frozen in the compartments as
shown in figure.
D670
9 Kg
7 Kg
9
D726
B
Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge
holes.
D724
Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the
refrigerator and the adjacent cabinet.
Place guide (A) on the inside part of the furniture
door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark
the position of external holes. After having drilled
holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.
20 mm
A
50mm
PR166
Separate parts A, B, C, D as shown in the figure
PR266
A
B
C
D
PR33
C
A
Fix cover (C) on guide (A) until it clips into place.
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Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
¥ make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
¥ be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;
¥ not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
¥ Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
¥ Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food manufacturer.
¥ The symbols on the drawers show different types
of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months
for the appropriate types of frozen goods.
Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated
storage time is valid depends on the quality of
the foods and pre-treating before freezing.
¥ do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
¥ the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
¥ the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
¥ only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;
¥ prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;
¥ wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
¥ do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;
¥ lean foods store better and longer than fatty
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
¥ water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
¥ it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;
HINTS
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run for at least two hours on the fast
freeze setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the
normal operating position.
Important
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer
compartment. The frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration (up
to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full,
otherwise, it is recommended that the food
should be used within a short time (a
temperature increase of the frozen food
shortens its safe storage period).
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PR01
540
50
B
T
H
It is necessary that the niche is provided with a
conduct of ventilation having the following
dimensions:
Depth 50 mm
Width 540 mm
Instructions for totally built-in
appliances
50 mm
min.
200 cm
2
200 cm
2
min.
D567
Building-in instructions
Dimensions of housing
Height 880 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
Slide the appliance into the recess, pushing it
against the wall on the handle side.
A
D022
Open the door and push the appliance against the
side of the kitchen unit opposite to that of appliance
hinges.
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the
kit included with the appliance. Snap vent grille (C)
and hinge cover (D) into position.
D727
C
D
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Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
D068
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will
improve the performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to carry out this operation when
the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment proceed as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the Ç■È setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, insert the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating at the bottom centre,
placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost
water;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug; keep the scraper for
future use;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Important:
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life. s
MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
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ATTENTION!
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.
Door reversibility
The applianceÕs door have been locked in position
for transport by means of pins on both sides.
According to the door opening direction, remove
relevant pins at the top and at the bottom.
INSTALLATION
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage
can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.
The appliance must be earthed.
The power supply cable plug is provided with a
contact for this purpose.
If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with current regulations, consulting a
specialist technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:
¥ the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
¥ there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging
in another appliance);
¥ the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
¥ If there are water drops on the bottom of the
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain
opening is not obstructed (see ÒDefrostingÓ
section).
¥ If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the
guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
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