Frigidaire FV1802 User Manual

FREEZER

FV 1802

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 175-21

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 left with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing
or using the appliance.

Installation

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cable available from your
local Service Force Centre.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. When­ever possible, the back of the appliance should be
close to a wall but leaving the required distance for
ventilation as stated in the installation instructions.

• The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.

• Keep all packaging well away from children.

General Safety

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.

• T ake utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• The appliance must not be located close to
cookers, radiators or boilers.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.

During Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.

• Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.

• Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions
or frost/freezer burns.

• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.

• Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in
this appliance contain channels through which the
refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will
cause substantial damage to the appliance and
result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under
NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the
lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to
thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost
Instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying
out any cleaning or maintenance work.

Servicing

• This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Force
Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.

At the end of the Appliance
Life

• When disposing of your appliance, use an
authorised disposal site.

• Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

Printed on recycled paper

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CONTENTS

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information 2
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 4

Before use 4
Control panel 4
Start your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Making ice cubes 6
Normal operating sounds 6

Hints and tips 7
Maintenance and Cleaning 8

Internal cleaning 8
External cleaning 8
When the appliance is not in use 8
Defrosting 8

Something Not Working 9

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specification 9
Installation 10

Positioning 10
Rear Spacers 10

Electrical Connection 11
Door Reversal 12

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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B

C

A

N

S

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5

4

3

2

1

A-Freezer controls
B -Compartments for freezing

fresh foods

C -Compartments for frozen food

storage

OPERATION

Control Panel

E

DCB

A

N

S

0

6

5

4

3

2

1

A - Fast freeze knob
B - Thermostat control

C - Pilot light - Green
D - Fast freeze light - Amber
E - Alarm light - Red

Before using

Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).

Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may
linger. Dry thoroughly.

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Start your appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (C)
will illuminate to show that the appliance is on.

Control Panel

A. Fast freeze control knob

When you place fresh food in the appliance, turn the
fast freeze control knob to “S”.

B. Thermostat control knob

Turn the thermostat control clockwise to required
setting, which is normally between 3-4.

C. Pilot light

The operation light is illuminated continuously, to
show that the appliance is on.

D. Fast freeze light

The fast freeze light is illuminated, to show that the
fast freeze function is working.

E. Alarm light

If the alarm light (E) illuminates, it indicates that the
temperature within the freezer has reached a level
where the safe food storage is no longer ensured.

When the freezer is first switched on, the alarm light
will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a
safe level for the storage of frozen food.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet.

To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control beyond the «O» position.
When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you

turn the thermostat control to a medium setting,
between 3 and 4. For easier turning of this control,
use a small coin.The internal temperature of the
freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to
ensure safe food storage.

However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable
room conditions such as

- poor ventilation,

- high temperature,

- frequent door openings,
it may be necessary to select a more suitable

setting.
To obtain a colder temperature, turn the thermostat

control to the higher number; to obtain a warmer
temperature turn the control to the lower number.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 20 kg of
fresh food.

When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, turn the fast freeze knob to «S» 24 hours
before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light
(D) illuminates).

If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze
knob should be activated about 2-3 hours before
freezing fresh food.

This time can be shortened, depending on the
quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has
elapsed place the food to be frozen in the
compartments of the freezer (see the diagram) as
these are the coldest parts.

In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating
plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the
cooling surfaces. If the food is frozen in the baskets,
the maximum quantity that can be frozen is slightly
less.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the
«N» position; the yellow light (D) goes off.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.

- The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.

- Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.

- During the freezing process, ensure that the
freezer door remains closed.

10 kg

10 kg

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Door reversal

1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.

2. Remove all loose items, including food, store food
in a cool place.

3. Gently lay the freezer on its back with the top held
away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
packing;

4. Remove the feet (3)

5. Remove bottom hinge (1).

6. Slide out the door from pin (G), unscrew the
latter and then screw it down into the hinge
provided on the opposite side, after having
removed the small plugs which should then be
fitted on the opposite side.

7. Refit the door and bottom hinge (1) on the
opposite side.

8. Refit the feet (3) on the opposite side.

9. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side
after having pierced the plugs with a punch.
Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained
in the documentation pack.

Important

After completion of the door reversing operation,
check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.

D715 PIED/M

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2

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PR220

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Frozen food storage

When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:

if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers and baskets from appliance (except for the
last one at the bottom) and place food on the cooling
shelves.

Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated
on the wall of the upper section (where

applicable).
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the

manufacturer.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it

open longer than is absolutely necessary.

Important

Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.

Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can possibly result in a low
temperature skin burn.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
“frost/freezer burns”.

Important

In the event of a power cut do not open the door.
The food in the freezer will not be affected if the
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen.

Thawing

Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the
time available. Small food items may even be
cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take
longer.

Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
can be cooked and then refrozen.

Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.

Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.

A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with one or more plastic
ice cube trays.

Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand
and place them in one of the freezer compartment.

To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to
remove the trays from the freezer.

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator or
to the fixed freezer shelves.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound
or pulsating noise from the compressor.

• Athermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint ’click’ when the thermostat cuts in and
out.

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Electrical connections

Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should

this safety measure not be observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent

the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into
a 13amp socket in another part of your home.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of your appliance may not
correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter

«E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured
black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured
red.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

D207

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP . FUSE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13 AMP

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Service Force Centre.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.

This appliance complies with the following

E.E.C. Directives:

- 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.

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Food Storage

To obtain the best performance from your freezer

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.

• Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away . The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.

• Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.

• Do not store food uncovered.

• Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.

• Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.

• Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal .

• Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality . Partially thawed food must not be refrozen,
it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never
exceed the storage times indicated by the
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 pre­treating before freezing.

Energy Saving Advice

• Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.

• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room
and make sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.

• Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before
placing them in the freezer.

• Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
placed in the fridge before being transferred to the
freezer.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods
or opening the door too frequently as warm air will
enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.

• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature
within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the
food without checking its condition. The following
guidelines should assist you:

Ice-cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and

used up.

Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up

quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i. e. casseroles should be

refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing

there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be

refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a

fresh dish.

HINTS AND TIPS

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INSTALLATION

Warning

IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS ALOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENTYOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.

Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on “Door reversal directions” paragraph.

Important

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.

Positioning

This appliance is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C (90°F).
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
fall below 10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are
exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance
may not operate correctly.

You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).

D200

100 mm10 mm

10 mm

A

B

NP007

There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT
install in places with restricted ventilation.

Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers.

PR60

A

45°

Rear spacers

The plastic bag containing all relevant
documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted
into special holes in the back of the appliance.

Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure
that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the
Figure. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A)
vertical) until they lock into place.

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When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.

External cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure, as an
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of
the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.

D273/1

CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

Defrosting

When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
tools for this operation.

For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:

- turn the thermostat control knob to the «OFF»
position (O) or disconnect the appliance from the
mains.

- Remove any food from inside the freezer , wrap it in
several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool/dry
place.

- Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part of
the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath
the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).

- Clean and dry thoroughly .

- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .

- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the
thermostat control knob to the normal operating
position.

- After letting the appliance run for at least two hours
in fast freeze mode, replace the previously
removed food into the compartment.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

D068

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is
carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
SURFACE AND LEA VE ASTRONG ODOUR.

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING

The freezer door will not open

Excessive frost and ice has built up

Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few minutes
to allow the air pressure to equalise.

Ensure the door is not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:

Symptom

No power to the appliance

The temperature in the freezer is too high

The compressor runs continously

Noise

Solution

Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the household

lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Check the thermostat control knob in the freezer is turned

to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance’s

operating limits of 10°C to 32°C. Relocate the appliance if
necessary.

Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.

Check that the door is closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the

cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.

Refer to normal operating sounds.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Height 124 cm
Width 55 cm

Depth 60 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOT ALPOWER ABSORBED 90 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 0.75 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY Freezer 180 l
NET CAPACITY Freezer 160 l
STAR RATING
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.

Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.