Electrolux QT3619FX, QT3549W, QT3549K, QT3549FX, QT3619K User Manual

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User manual

Freezer

2Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Safety information

3

Children and vulnerable people safety

3

 

General safety

3

Daily Use

4

Care and cleaning

4

Installation

4

Service

5

Control panel

5

Switching on

6

Switching off

6

Temperature indicator

6

Temperature regulation

6

Ice maker function

6

Super Action Freeze function

6

High temperature alarm

7

Door open alarm

7

Ice dispenser

7

Child lock function

8

Temporary unlocking

8

Permanent unlocking

8

To activate the child lock function

8

Lighting

8

For continuous lighting

8

Switch off the lighting

8

Delivery of ice

8

Switch off the ice maker

8

Night mode

8

To activate the night mode

8

Switch off the night mode

9

First use

9

Cleaning the interior

9

Daily use

9

Freezing fresh food

9

Storage of frozen food

9

Thawing

10

Shelf above ice maker

10

Removing the ice container

10

Removal of freezing baskets from the

 

freezer

11

Helpful hints and tips

11

Hints for freezing

11

Hints for storage of frozen food

11

Care and cleaning

12

Periodic cleaning

12

Cleaning the ice maker

12

Cleaning the ventilation grille

12

Defrosting of the freezer

13

Periods of non-operation

13

What to do if…

13

Replacing the lamp

15

Closing the door

16

Technical data

16

Installation

16

Positioning

16

Location

17

Electrical connection

17

Removing the transport support

17

Rear spacers

18

Connecting the water hose.

18

Levelling

19

Starting the ice maker for the first time.

19

 

Door reversibility

19

Environmental concerns

19

Subject to change without notice

Safety information

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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 in structions 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 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.

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 ap pliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is never theless 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 ignition

thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

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.

4Safety information

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.

Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

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.3)

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 in structions.

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 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

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

1)If the lamp cover is foreseen

2)If the lamp is foreseen

3)If the appliance is Frost Free

Electrolux QT3619FX, QT3549W, QT3549K, QT3549FX, QT3619K User Manual

Control panel

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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 overheat ing. 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.4)

Service

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out 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 discarded 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

1.On button

2.Pilot light

3.Temperature indicator

4.Temperature regulator, + and - buttons.

5.Super Action Freeze button

6.Super Action Freeze light

7.Alarm reset button

4) If a water connection is foreseen

6Control panel

8. Alarm light

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

If the pilot light and the display is not illuminated, press ON/OFF button. Select a temperature according to "Temperature regulation".

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

Press the ON/OFF button until a countdown is completed from -3 -2 -1. The temperature indicator and the Pilot light switches off.

Temperature indicator

During normal operation, the temperature indicator shows the current temperature in side the appliance (ACTUAL temperature).

During temperature adjusting operation, the temperature indicator flashes the appliance temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature).

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

1.Set the required temperature by pressing the corresponding temperature regulator. The temperature indicator flashes the DESIRED temperature.

2.Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by 1 °C. The DESIRED temperature is reached within 24 hours.

Once the DESIRED temperature has been set, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the tem perature indicator will show again the ACTUAL temperature inside the compartment. The temperature indicator will change from flashing to continuous illumination.

For a correct storage of the food the following temperature should be set:

• -18 °C in the freezer.

Ice maker function

The ice maker is switched on at delivery and starts up automatically when the appliance is connected to water and power supplies.

Press the Alarm reset button to switch on and off the ice maker.

Super Action Freeze function

The Super Action Freeze function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and , at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.

To activate the function, do these steps:

1.Press the Super Action Freeze button.

2.The Super Action Freeze indicator will light up and the Temperature indicator shows SF (approx. 5 sec).

To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1.Press the Super Action Freeze button.

2.The Super Action Freeze indicator goes out.

The Super Action Freeze function stops automatically after about 52 hours.

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