user manual
Freezer
EUFX23700W
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Contents
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful Hints and Tips 7
Subject to change without notice
Care and cleaning 8
What to do if… 8
Technical data 10
Installation 10
Environmental concerns 11
Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents,
it is important to ensure that all people using
the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This 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.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the
plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you
can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to
close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance hav-
ing 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.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
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• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit,
fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must be
replaced by a certified service agent or
qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover1) of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall.
2)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it
has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in
the freezer compartment as it creates
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the appliance is Frost Free
3) If a water connection is foreseen
pressure on the container, which may
cause it to explode, resulting in damage to
the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances to speed up defrosting. Excessive
heat may damage the plastic interior, and
humidity could enter the electric system
making it live.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible
damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around
the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation
follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall to avoid touching
or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out
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by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts must be used.
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 dis-
carded together with the urban refuse
and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance
shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially at the rear near
the heat exchanger. The materials used
on this appliance marked by the symbol
are recyclable.
Control panel
A - Appliance button ON/OFF D - Function button
B - Temperature regulation button E - Confirmation button
C - Temperature and function indicator
Display
Temperature alarm and door open
alarm (some models)
Negative Temperature sign Drinks Chill is activated
Temperature Action Freeze is activated
Child Lock is activated Eco Mode is activated
Switching on
Insert the plug into the power outlet. If the
display is not illuminated, press button (A), to
start the appliance.
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode and the temperature is set to -18°C in
the freezer.
Function timer is activated
• Wait until the temperature reach -18°C,
before loading food into the freezer compartment.
• To select a different temperature see
"Temperature regulation".
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Important! If the door remains open for
some minutes, the light will turn off
automatically. The light is reset by closing
and opening the door.
Switching off
The appliance is shut off by pressing button
(A) until a countdown from -3 -2 -1 is completed.
Temperature regulation
The temperature may be changed by pressing the button (B).
The current temperature setting flashes and
by pressing button (B) again the set temperature is possible to change in steps of one
degree.
After some seconds the storage temperature
is shown again.
The selected-temperature will be reached
within 24 hours.
Important! At start up the displayed temperature don’t correspond with the set temperature until stabilized (within 24 hours).
Functions Menu
By activating the key (D) the functions menu
is operating. Each function could be confirmed by pressing button (E). If there is no
confirmation after some seconds the display
will go out from the menu and return in normal condition. The following functions are indicated:
Temperature alarm
Child Lock function
Eco Mode function
Action Freeze function
Drinks Chill function
Child Lock Function
The Child Lock function is activated by
pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears
.
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In this condition any possible operation through the
keys does not cause any change as long as
this function is activated.
It is possible to de-activate the function at
any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).
Eco Mode Function
The Eco Mode function is activated by pressing key D (several times if necessary) until the
corresponding icon appears
(or setting
the temperature at -18°C).
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
E within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition the chosen temperatures are
automatically set (-18°C), in the best conditions for storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function at
any time by changing the selected temperature in the compartment.
Action Freeze Function
To freeze fresh foods, press button (D) repeatedly to access the Action Freeze func-
tion.
Confirm the selection by pressing button (E),
and you will hear the buzzer and the display
will show rotating lines.
To achieve maximum freezing capacity, allow
a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, before
placing the fresh food in all the compartment
except the bottom drawer.
The freezing process takes 24 hours. During
this period do not put other foods in the
freezer.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any
time by pressing button (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then button (E).
Drinks Chill Function
The Drinks Chill function is to be used as a
safety warning when placing bottles in the
freezer compartment. It is activated by
pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears
.
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition it operates a timer with a default value of 30 min. and it could change
from 1 to 90 min., by pressing key (B) you
select the minutes needed.
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At the end of the selected time there are the
following indications:
•
on the indicator the symbol flashing
•
the icon
•
the icon flashing
• sounding of an acoustic alarm until key (E)
is pressed
At this point bear in mind to remove the
drinks contained in the freezer compartment.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any
time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).
Temperature alarm
Temperature increase in the freezer compartment (for example due to an power failure or door Is open) is indicated by:
• flashing temperature
•
flashing icon
flashing
First use
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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly.
Daily use
Use of the freezer compartment
The symbol means that the
freezer is suitable for freezing fresh food and
for long term storage. The temperature may
be regulated between -15°C and -24°C. We
suggest setting the temperature to -18°C,
which is optimal for energy consumption and
frozen food storage.
Important! At start-up the displayed
temperature don't correspond with the set
temperature until stabilised (within 24 hours).
Difference between the temperature displayed and temperature setting is normal.
Especially when:
• a new setting has recently been selected
• the door has been left open for a long time
• warm food has been placed in the compartment.
Difference until 5°C inside the compartment
are quite normal.
• acoustic buzzer
Press button (E) to cancel the acoustic alarm.
When normal conditions are restored:
• the acoustic alarm will stop
• the temperature value continues to flash
Press button (E) to show the warmest food
temperature reached. After some seconds
the temperature indicator returns to normal
operation and shows actual temperature.
Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left
open for a few minutes. The door open alarm
conditions are indicated by:
•
flashing icon
• acoustic buzzer
Press button (E) to cancel the acoustic alarm.
When normal conditions are restored (door
closed), the acoustic alarm will stop.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the warmest temperature inside the
compartment.
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 at least 2
hours.
The freezer baskets ensure that it is quick
and easy to find the food package you want.
If large quantities of food are to be stored,
remove all drawers except for the bottom
basket which needs to be in place to provide
good air circulation. On all shelves except for
the top shelf it is possible to place food that
protrude until load limit stated on the side of
the middle section
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Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising time", the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after
cooling).
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.
Removal of freezing baskets from the
freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out. At
the time of its removal from the freezer, pull
the basket towards yourself and, upon
Helpful Hints and Tips
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;
reaching the end point, remove the basket by
tilting its front upwards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the
front of the basket to insert it into the freezer.
Once you are over the end points, push the
baskets back in their position.
• 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 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.
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Care and cleaning
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in
its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage any
pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Important! When moving the cabinet, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason use a soft cloth rinsed in warm water
and neutral soap emulsion for cleaning external surfaces.
Important! Do not use detergents or
abrasive paste as these will damage the
paint, or stainless steel anti finger print
coating.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Cleaning the dust filter
The plinth can be removed for cleaning the
dust filter.
1. Remove the plinth.
2. Clean the dust filter with a vacuum cleaner.
Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment of this model, on
the other hand, is a "no frost" type. This
means that there is no buildup of frost when
it is in operation, neither on the internal walls
nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continuous
circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled
fan.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply
2. remove all food
3. clean the appliance and all accessories
4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask
somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in case
of a power failure.
What to do if…
During operation of the appliance some
smaller but annoying trouble can often occur,
which does not require calling a technician
out. In the following chart information is given
about them to avoid unnecessary charges on
service.
Important! The operation of the appliance
goes with certain sounds (compressor and
circulating sound). This not means a trouble,
but a normal operation.
Important! The appliance operates
discontinuously, so the stopping of
compressor does not mean being no
current. That is why you must not touch the
electrical parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy.
The buzzer sounds. The
Alarm light flashing.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Door open alarm".
upper or lower square
is shown in the temperature display
The compressor runs
continuously.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature decrease
The room temperature is too
There is too much frost
and ice.
The door gasket is deformed or
The temperature in the
appliance is too cold.
The temperature in the
appliance is too warm.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature decrease
The temperature in the
freezer is too warm.
Large quantities of food to be fro-
The appliance does not
operate.
The mains plug is not connected
The appliance has no power.
The lamp does not work.
The door has been open to long. Close the door.
The appliance is not supported
properly.
The temperature in the freezer is
too high.
An error has occurred in measuring the temperature.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
frequently.
high.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
dirty.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Food is too near to each other. Store food so that there is cold air
zen were put in at the same time.
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
to the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Check if the appliance stands stable (all feet and wheels should be
on the floor). Refer to "Levelling".
Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".
Call your service representative
(the cooling system will continue to
keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not be
possible).
Set a warmer temperature.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
to room temperature before storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
Refer to "Closing the door".
Set a warmer temperature.
Set a colder temperature.
to room temperature before storage.
circulation.
Insert smaller quantities of food to
be frozen at the same time.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
Connect another electrical appliance to the mains socket. Check
fuse. Contact a qualified electrician.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Misaligned door.
The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED
interior light.
It is not possible to change the lamp without
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
contact the Service Center.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
Technical data
Dimension
Height 1875 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 561 mm
Rising Time 20 h
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
Installation
Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.
Important! Read the "Installation
instruction" before installation.
This is provided within the accessory kit.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance:
Climate
class
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Location
If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the
side with the hinges facing the wall, the dis-
Ambient temperature
tance between the wall and the cabinet must
be at least 50 mm to allow the door to open
enough so that the equipment can be removed.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
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 qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
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Removing the transport support
Your appliance is equipped with transport
support to secure the door during transportation.
To remove them do these steps:
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the transport support from the
door sides.
3. Remove the transport support from the
lower hinge (some models).
Important! Some models are fitted with a
silencing pad under the cabinet. Do not
remove this pad.
Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that it
stands level. If necessary, see "Installation instruction".
Door reversibility
Refer to "Installation instruction".
Environmental concerns
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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